Compeer Financial · 1 day ago
Accounting Specialist
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative focused on providing financial services to agriculture and rural communities. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for completing and reconciling general ledger accounts and journal entries impacted by client transactions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRentalRisk Management
Responsibilities
Completes daily accounting reconciliations/general ledger balancing in relation to loan accounting transactions
Processes and analyzes organizational fees
Creates and reviews accounting system entries using the appropriate general ledger accounts, procedures and accounting principles, for routine and moderately complex transactions
Reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts to ensure monthly balances
Provides technical support to team members and/or vendors regarding issues with general ledger, client transactions, subsidiary accounts and financial systems in accordance with department and company policies and procedures. Resolves issues in a timely manner
Responds to and resolves routine and moderately complex issues and situations
Receives guidance from more experienced financial operations team members on more complex problems and issues
Monitors team inbox and answers questions via email or phone
Assists in other general accounting functions and department mailings as needed
Uses available information on accounting systems and may create processes and/or distribute various department and management reports used in ongoing decision-making
Assists in identifying the trends and/or interpreting report information
Creates various spreadsheets for data inputs, allocations, accruals, and calculations that impact the financial statements
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Minimum of 2 years related work experience, preferably in the financial services industry
Solid knowledge of basic accounting and/or finance principles
Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and other related accounting and/or report writing software applications
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Capability to assist with department initiatives and lean into innovation
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Ability to remain objective in balancing business needs and risk
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!
Company
Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial offers loan, rental, risk management, and other financial services to 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-20Undisclosed· $300M
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