Accounting Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><p>AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.</p> <p>AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.</p></div><p>We are in search of an Accounting Analyst II or Accounting Analyst III to join our Controllers department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Assistant Controller and is responsible for preparing and ensuring high quality accounting and reporting of the organization’s financial information including providing technical expertise on complex accounting matters.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Compensation Information</strong></span></p> <p>The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:</p> <p>Level II: <br>Typical starting range: $66,200 - $88,700<br>Full base salary range: $66,200 - $99,900<br>Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.</p> <p>Level III: <br>Typical starting range: $72,600 - $99,900<br>Full base salary range: $72,600 - $125,200<br>Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.</p> <p>*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position. <em> </em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Essential Duties</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Ensure accuracy of financial and regulatory reporting by monitoring general ledger activity.</li> <li>Process and analyze general ledger activities; prepare or review journal entries and reconciliations.</li> <li>Develop, enhance, or manage various internal controls reporting requirements.</li> <li>Develop and maintain analytics to ensure accounting and reporting is accurate and timely.</li> <li>Provide technical guidance and research on moderate to complex accounting matters related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory guidance; work with others within the organization, as well as external auditors, to ensure proper accounting and reporting methods are followed.</li> <li>Provide input on existing system functionality and design; serve as a representative on work groups as assigned, which may includ