Staff Accountant (Req 12676)

Join Southern States Cooperative

Are you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923), we are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!

Accounting Shared Services Role

This role is a member of the Accounting Shared Services team primarily responsible for cooperative equity accounting and vendor management within Accounts Payable. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records related to patronage-based equity, including stock issuance, patronage refunds, revolvements and redemptions for Southern States as well as approximately twenty-five member cooperatives. This role is also responsible for vendor administration, ensuring vendor data integrity and strong internal controls.

How You Will Impact Southern States Cooperative

• Maintains and reconciles member equity accounts, including stock and patronage allocations.
• Processes membership redemptions and maintains appropriate documentation ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with cooperative policies.
• Serves as a point of contact for patrons and member cooperatives regarding inquiries regarding equity accounts and balances.
• Manages vendor setup and maintenance, including creating and updating vendor records in the accounting system.
• Obtains and maintains required tax documentation and banking information for vendors.
• Prepares journal entries related to member equity activity and accounts payable as needed.
• Prepares account reconciliations as assigned.
• Assists with forfeiture and escheatment processes for stock records and accounts payable.
• Supports the federal tax reporting requirements for stock records and accounts payable, including 1099-DIV, 1099-PATR, 1099-MISC, and 1099-NEC, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supports financial, bank, and other external audits as needed.

What You Need To Succeed

Requires bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

1-2 years of accounting experience preferred

Working knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Office
• Vacation Buy-Back
• Company Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Merchandise Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.