Financial Reporting Accountant

Benefits Overview A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best! Benefits Offered by CoBank Careers with a purpose Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays Competitive Compensation & Incentive Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance Robust associate training and development with CoBank University Tuition reimbursement for higher education Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards Job Description Prepares financial reports and analyses for CoBank's regulatory reporting requirements and internal executive management reports, ensuring compliance with Farm Credit Administration regulations and other applicable financial reporting standards. Assists with special projects within the Controller Division, including system implementation work and process improvements. Develops and maintains automated financial reporting processes and workflows. Essential Functions Prepares regulatory analysis and reporting focused on CoBank’s quarterly call reports and capital ratios. Coordinates completion of all aspects of CoBank’s internal executive management reports, including key financial ratios, asset quality metrics, key indicators, and trend analysis. Provides support related to the source data for all regulatory reporting requirements for CoBank and the district, ensuring that any changes to source data are appropriately and consistently incorporated into reporting deliverables. Maintains department controls, processes, and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), and industry practices. Maintains current knowledge of accounting and regulatory rules and assists in evaluating their impact on CoBank and district reporting. Assists manager with research and analysis supporting management initiatives and supports the implementation of approved accounting treatments. Identifies opportunities to improve and streamline reporting processes and supports the implementation of process improvements with other groups within CoBank and the district. Prepares, updates, and maintains relevant desk procedures. Participates in special projects and other deliverables as assigned, including user acceptance testing, report updates, and spreadsheet maintenance. Education Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or relevant discipline required Work Experience 2 years of financial reporting and/or corporate accounting experience, preferably in banking or the financial services industry required Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing commitments in accordance with established deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and build relationships with associates and management at all levels across the bank. Ability to independently research and report results. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point). Experience with financial reporting tools, such as Hyperion and Oracle (e.g., FCCS, Peoplesoft and Smartview) preferred. Physical Exertion Details Sedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Travel Requirement Details Occasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically, once a month or less). Compensation The typical base pay range for this role is between $81,500 - $93,200. Compensation may vary based on individual job‑related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law. Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr