Tax Accountant II

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.

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.

We are in search of a Tax Accountant II to join our Controllers department in

Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the

Director, Taxation and Reporting and is responsible for preparing accurate,

high-quality accounting, tax, and regulatory reporting for the organization. The

role applies technical knowledge to support moderately complex accounting and

tax matters, assists with compliance with applicable federal and state tax laws

and regulations, and helps identify opportunities to strengthen tax processes,

controls, and reporting accuracy.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II

• Typical starting range: $66,200 - $88,700
• Full base salary range: $66,200 - $99,900
• Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

• *Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate
• to accept this position.

• Essential Duties

• Analyze general ledger activity, financial data, and tax-sensitive

transactions to support accurate financial, tax, and regulatory reporting.

• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, tax accruals,

supporting schedules, tax calculations, estimated payments, return support,

and related workpapers.

• Research, interpret and apply federal, state and local tax requirements,

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), income tax accounting

guidance, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Support and recommend improvements to controls, documentation, analytics, and

review procedures that promote timely reporting, compliance with company

policies, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting processes, including regulatory,

tax, financial reporting, and compliance deliverables.

• Identify accounting, tax, reporting, or process issues; research

alternatives; recommend solutions; and implement approved process

improvements.

• Support accounting and tax system functionality, process design, testing,

implementation activities, software upgrades, automation initiatives, and

related work groups as assigned.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors, and

other business partners to obtain information, resolve questions, and support

audit, tax, and reporting requirements.

• Communicate accounting, tax, reporting, and compliance information clearly to

employees, management, and business stakeholders, as appropriate.

• Support ad hoc projects, analyses, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company

policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for all-staff or team

meetings not included in the standard travel requirements for the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent

combination of education and relevant experience

• Typically requires three to five years of related experience in public

accounting, corporate accounting, tax, or a similar professional environment

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statement

preparation, income tax accounting, and tax compliance concepts

• Experience using general ledger systems, conducting GAAP and tax research,

and preparing technical accounting or tax memoranda.

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax requirements, with the

ability to research, interpret, and apply tax laws and regulations to

business transactions and reporting requirements

• Experience preparing or supporting tax calculations, tax provision

workpapers, estimated tax payments, return support, tax account

reconciliations, or related compliance schedules

• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, accuracy, and attention to

detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting deadlines, and

complete work timely

• Ability to analyze financial and tax data, identify issues, and draw

well-supported conclusions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA licensure or candidacy
• Public accounting experience

Workplace Flexibility

• After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for

workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:

https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

[https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits]

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Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors

including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure,

internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed

compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest

reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or

discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to

race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital

status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification

protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal

identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit),

such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and

employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job

applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and

affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity,

veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You

will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this

application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we

do with it.  Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your

application, and not utilized in the selection process.

For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please

see the AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy

[https://agwestfc.com/docs/default-source/privacy/agwest-employee-privacy-notice-for-ca-job-applicants].