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AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica)and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services.

Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

Job Summary

**Incumbent can work from one of the following AgCountry offices: Fargo, Grand Forks, Hillsboro or Wahpeton in North Dakota.**

**Schedule: Full time or flexible option (75% FTE) with 3 months off!**

WeareseekingaTax Officer Portfolio who will develop and maintain solid knowledge of applicable systems. Prepare tax returns and participate in tax planning meetings. Portfolio Officers will prepare returns ranging from smaller less complex customers to larger more complex customers depending on experience. Experienced Officers are capable of addressing all aspects of tax process even in complex situations. Follow department and association established processes. Achieved Farm Credit tax certification and continues to grow professionally. Encouraged to work toward or have EA or CPA certification. Participate in department projects and committees. As experience progresses, shares expertise by participating in internal presentations and answering questions from other taxofficers and teammates. Experienced Officers provide training and mentorship to less experienced tax teammates. Provide referrals to other teammates, identifying opportunities for collaboration and cross-selling.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ServiceandOperations

  • Completetimelyandtechnicallyaccurateincometaxreturnsforfarmingoperationsandownersoffarmland,whileprovidingqualitycustomerserviceandadvice.Typesofreturnsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,individuals,partnerships,CCorporations,andSCorporations.Ensurecustomerscomplywithperiodictaxpayments,informationreporting,andothertaxauthorityrequirements,whenapplicable.
  • Providetaxplanningandotherconsultingtocustomers.
  • Actastheprimarycontactfortax-relatedserviceforthecustomer.
  • Manageowntimetocompletecustomerreturnsandplanningbydeadlines.
  • Remaincurrentontaxrulesandregulations.
  • Shareexpertisebydeliveringinternalpresentationsandansweringquestionsfromothertaxofficersandteammates.
  • Invoicecustomersaccordingtopriceminimumsandpercentageincreases.
  • Followdepartmentandassociationestablishedprocesses.
  • Activelyparticipateinpresentationsatindustryeventsandcustomermeetingstopromotetaxexpertise.

Sales

  • RepresenttheAssociationsatindustryandagriculturaleventsintheregion.
  • Proactivelyprovidereferralstootherteammates,identifyingopportunitiesforcollaborationandcross-selling.
  • Promoteandbuildreputationandimagewithincommunity,region,andassociation

Projects,Initiatives,andOtherOperationalWork

  • Volunteerforandcollaboratewiththeteamonspecialprojectsandinitiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Cont.

Portfolio -Develop and maintain solid knowledge of applicable systems. Prepare tax returns and participate in tax planning meetings. Portfolio Officers will prepare returns ranging from smaller less complex customers to larger more complex customers depending on experience. Experienced Officers are capable of addressing all aspects of tax process even in complex situations. Follow department and association established processes. Achieved Farm Credit tax certification and continues to grow professionally. Encouraged to work toward or have EA or CPA certification. Participate in department projects and committees. As experience progresses, shares expertise by participating in internal presentations and answering questions from other tax officers and teammates. Experienced Officers provide training and mentorship to less experienced tax teammates. Provide referrals to other teammates, identifying opportunities for collaboration and cross-selling.

Travel Time

25 % travel during the day

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or other related business field.

Years of Experience

4 + years of experience in Tax.

Certification and Technical Requirements

  • Completion or progress in completing Farm Credit's tax certification
  • CPA or EA certification strongly encouraged

About Us:

AgCountry has 45 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serves rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of todays agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.



Date Posted June 19, 2025
Date Closes August 18, 2025
Requisition 1770-en_US
Located In Fargo, ND
SOC Category 13-2011.01 Accountants
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