Tax Accountant

At GreenStone Farm Credit Services, we're seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Tax Accountant to be the cornerstone of our exceptional service for our GreenStone customers.  This role stands as a vital pillar within our team, directly contributing to our Tax & Accounting operations. As a Tax Accountant at our organization, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact by fostering customer relationships and collaborating closely with our dedicated association staff.

Location: Based in our Cadillac or Traverse City, MI office, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the local community while being an integral part of our organization.

Get to know GreenStone

Our $14 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition reimbursement
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

Day in the life of a Tax Accountant:

• Perform tax projections and prepare/review tax returns.
• Process payroll tax payments and prepare payroll tax forms.
• Review and provide quality control for payroll & bookkeeping work performed by the Tax & Accounting Assistant, intern, or temp.
• Actively and aggressively market tax & accounting services to current and prospective customers
• Assist in training and guidance for tax & accounting staff.
• Providing excellent internal and external customer service will be at the core of your daily interactions.
• This role will also consist of daily customer interactions, such as answering incoming calls and in office customer meetings.

What Experience can you Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or tax planning & preparation is required.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent designation is preferred.
• Must pass the Farm Credit Income Tax Certification Exam after beginning employment.
• Strong understanding of tax laws and accounting principles.

What sets you Apart?

• Agricultural background.

• Strong computer skills specifically in Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite (Practice, GoFileRoom, UltraTax, Accounting, Virtual office, NetClient) and QuickBooks.
• Strong leadership qualities and demonstrated initiative.
• Technical experience with individual, partnership and corporate tax returns, tax research, and tax software.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.