Senior Accountant

This position performs the day-to-day accounting for loans and other program securities including accounting for principal, interest, guarantee fees and advances. The position prepares and records the month-end journal entries, prepares the sub-ledgers and roll-forward analysis for related general ledger (GL) accounts, and reconciles the GL accounts. This position will also prepare quarterly reports and disclosures to support the Financial Reporting team in coordination for the quarterly filing of forms 10-Q/10-K with the SEC. The People You Will Work With The position will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will work with other members of the Farmer Mac Accounting team and occasionally liaison with external and internal stakeholders. Where and When You Will Work Farmer Mac has a Presence with Purpose work environment, which allows for flexibility of work location while providing the opportunity for teams to come together in the office with purpose. The position will be based in Farmer Mac's headquarters in Washington, D.C. or outside of the D.C. metro area for the exceptional candidate. Work outside of core hours may be required for planned and unplanned activities to complete time-sensitive projects or to attend off-site meetings or events. Primary Responsibilities and Duties Account for a combination of the following products: Loan and guaranteed securities portfolios, including related interest, fees, and advances; including the preparation of month-end journal entries, subledgers, GL reconciliations and reporting to various groups within the organization Investments portfolio including the related interest receivable and fair value accounting; including the preparation of month end and quarterly journal entries, subledger, GL reconciliation and reporting to various groups within the organization Debt and Derivatives portfolio, including related interest accruals, premium/discount amortization, and the reconciliation of cash receipts and disbursements to accounting's system of record Prepaid, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Cash, Money Markets, Other Assets and Other Liabilities, including the preparation of month-end journal entries and subledger GL reconciliations Perform testing on updates to new or existing system applications to ensure accounting and operational requirements are met. Perform or assist in other tasks that may be assigned on a regular or ad hoc basis. Desired Skills and Qualifications Experience in the financial services industry or accounting for the products mentioned above is preferred but not required Thorough knowledge of accounting and understanding of business financial statements Excellent analytical skills used to assess detailed fluctuations in accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis Demonstrated attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness. Proven organizational skills with a focus on document management. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work well in a team setting. Effective self-starter with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with little supervision. Exercise discretion/confidentiality and demonstrate sound business judgment when performing assigned duties. Strong computer skills with an emphasis in analyzing accounting postings, loan and trade data in Microsoft Excel as well as use of other Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Access, Visio) Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management Experience and Education Minimum of 5 years of experience in public or private accounting, internal audit and/or internal control assessments Bachelor's degree Certified Public Accountant required Systems (preferred, not required): Calypso FIS-Integrity Microsoft Dynamics GL Blackline Automated Reconciliation Tool

Created: 2024-11-05