Farm Accounting Operations Manager na Farmers National Company

Farmers National Company is an employee-owned company headquartered in Omaha, NE. We are the Nation's leading landowner services company and have been in business for 95 years.  We pride ourselves in meeting and exceeding goals and objectives of our clients, customers and stakeholders!  We offer a wide range of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k match and much more!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Farm Accounting Operations Manager, preferably in the Omaha office. The Farm Accounting Operations Manager is responsible for managing and supporting financial processes related to land leases, forestry hunting agreements, real estate taxes, and government payments. This role ensures accurate invoicing, payment tracking, and compliance with tax and reporting requirements. The supervisor also provides backup support for key accounting functions and contributes to system and process improvements between the accounting teams. Apply today if this sounds like the perfect fit for you!

DUTIES:  

Accounting Responsibilities – Accounts Receivable

• Oversee farm cash rent process including tenant invoicing, collection of rent, communication to farm managers for aging accounts and accurately posting QR/ACH payments into receivable accounts.        
• Accurately record receivables for Forestry Hunting Leases and issue payments to landowners 
• Oversee the daily coding and reconciliation of the agricultural government payment receipts.
• Assist with daily farm deposit batching and reconciliation process.
• Oversee the setup of vendors, farm tenants, and farm clients in Enterprise One (E1).
• Generate client and vendor 1099 forms and 1099 registers in accordance with IRS guidelines.  Assist with audits and provide documentation as needed; support process improvement to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Oversee the in-house insurance transactions

Team Support

• Provide backup support for key operational accounting functions, including but not limited to:
  • Assist farm accounting with daily billing invoicing and balancing to farm client accounts.
  • Assist with the generation and balancing of farm client statements.
  • Assist with the preparation of real estate tax vouchers for timely and accurate payment and verifying the correct billing to clients’ accounts.  Evaluate existing processes to support improvements.
  • Assist with farm transactions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises 2-4 employees within the department
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; or combination of experience and education
  1. Associate’s Degree and 4+ years work experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree
  2. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency and 8+ years work experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of experience in a corporate accounting setting
• Proficient on Microsoft Excel and IBM Notes
• Enterprise One accounting software package, preferred
• Ability to work with all levels of management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit, talk or hear and utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.