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Financial Advisor

Employer
American Farmland Trust
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
May 18, 2021

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American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture's most pressing needs and opportunities. We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Farmland Trust complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. As an integral part of the AFT finance team, the Finance Coordinator has responsibility for developing and maintaining the organization budget as well as designing the finance and accounting systems to produce the reports necessary to understand the full financial picture. The Finance Coordinator focuses on budget management and systems improvements. What You'll Be Working On Responsible for maintaining a clean and accurate general ledger across platforms. Maintain employee access to accounting and financial systems. Upload journal entries where appropriate. Assist with pulling support information for audit and funders. Monitor cash receipts. Facilitate collection of accounts receivable. Disseminate invoices. Assist with creation of reports & dashboards. Compile year-end reports, work papers to support annual audit.? Other duties as directed or required. Proficient with Excel advanced functions - VlookUp and Pivot Tables Experience with accounting computer systems, software, and applications as these will be used on a daily basis.? Skilled and open to learning Microsoft Dynamics, Teams and SharePoint. Customer service skills will be invaluable in this position.? Strong, verbal, written, analytical and organizational skills.? High level of ethics, integrity, transparency, and trustworthiness. Keeps commitments, maintains confidentiality.? Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Demonstrates thoroughness and success with detail work. Results-focused: maintains productivity with minimal direction and supervision.? Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams. Ability to translate financial concepts to individuals at all levels in the organization - including non-finance employees.? Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required or two plus years of experience as an accounting and finance assistant. Why you should apply Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team A diverse and inclusive work environment A cause and mission you can be proud of Competitive compensation & Benefits Remote work opportunities Flexible scheduling Ready to apply? If this job sounds like a fit for you, then click on the 'apply' button below. PI136568281

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