Associate Tax Accountant

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your tax and accounting skills while helping customers manage their business? GreenStone Farm Credit Services is seeking an Associate Tax Accountant or Tax Accountant to provide tax planning, tax preparation, and accounting services to customers. We may hire at either level based on the selected candidate's experience, technical knowledge, and ability to perform the work.  

This position can be in our Grand Rapids, Allegan or Schoolcraft locations.  

Get to Know GreenStone 

Our $16 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. 

Day in the Life of an Associate Tax Accountant / Tax Accountant  

At either level, you will:  

• Prepare individual, partnership, and corporate income tax returns and support tax projections and planning.  

• Provide bookkeeping services, including bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and fixed asset schedules.  

• Process payroll and payroll tax payments and prepare required reporting forms.  

• Prepare financial statements and help customers understand their financial information.  

• Answer customer questions and provide support with accounting software.  

• Build customer relationships and work with other GreenStone employees to meet customer needs.  

As an Associate Tax Accountant, you will:  

• Perform tax and accounting work with daily direction and instruction from your supervisor.  

• Follow established procedures and seek guidance on unfamiliar or unusual situations.  

• Continue developing your technical tax knowledge and ability to support customers with tax and accounting questions.  

As a Tax Accountant, you will:  

• Prepare and review tax returns with minimal supervision and work directly with customers to develop tax plans.  

• Resolve moderately complex tax and accounting issues, involving your supervisor or more experienced staff when needed.  

• Review payroll and bookkeeping work and help guide interns and temporary staff.  

• Actively market tax, accounting, and business consulting services, develop prospects, and pursue referrals.  

What Experience Can You Bring?  

For either level:  

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.  

• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.  

• The ability to manage detailed work accurately, meet deadlines, and work effectively with customers and teammates.  

• Experience working with farm or agriculture-related businesses is preferred.  

Associate Tax Accountant:  

• A minimum of two years of experience.  

• The ability to perform tax and accounting work with regular direction while continuing to build technical knowledge.  

Tax Accountant:  

• A minimum of two years of public accounting or tax planning and preparation experience.  

• The ability to prepare and review tax returns with minimal supervision, develop customer tax plans, and resolve moderately complex issues.  

• The ability to obtain Farm Credit Services tax certification.  

What Sets You Apart?  

You will really stand out if you have:  

• A CPA or Enrolled Agent designation.  

• An agricultural background or experience supporting farm businesses.  

• Experience with Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite and QuickBooks.  

• Technical experience with individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns, tax research, and tax software. 

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 

Culture 

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone: Customer First, Deliver Quality, Get Involved, and 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's culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules. 

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.