Accounting Specialist
Join Horizon Farm Credit as an Accounting Specialist, where your primary responsibility will be wire processing—a critical function that ensures the accuracy and security of our financial transactions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in wire transfers and a passion for precision.
Overview: Horizon Farm Credit is actively seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. Qualified candidate will work in the Westminster, MD office location. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months of successful employment. Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical professional with experience in wire processing, cash management, and general ledger accounting. While the role includes a variety of accounting support tasks, wire processing will be your core focus, with other responsibilities performed as needed.
Posting Description: You’ll be responsible for processing and reviewing wire transactions, managing ACH and cash accounts, and supporting journal entries and reconciliations. You’ll also contribute to process improvements, ensure compliance with internal controls, and support various administrative and financial functions. Join our team today!
Areas of Responsibility:
Primary Responsibility – Wire Processing:
- Review and validate wire requests and documentation
- Perform callbacks for third-party recipients
- Key transactions in GFX and monitor for accuracy
- Investigate and resolve rejected or returned wires.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Cash Management: Set up and review ACH accounts, research returned transactions, perform due diligence on outstanding checks, and reconcile loan systems, banking, and GL reports daily.
- Accounting Operations: Process journal entries and general ledger transactions, prepare account reconciliations, and ensure compliance with documentation and procedures.
- Assist with accounts payable, fixed asset management, and other administrative tasks as needed.
- Compliance & Controls: Follow internal controls and procedures, maintain up-to-date documentation, and support fraud detection and risk mitigation efforts.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and support the overall success of the Finance department.
Education
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration or a related field.
Experience
Generally, 2–4 years of experience in wire transfers, banking, or related financial operations is preferred.
Preferences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to initiate, organize, and prioritize work required.
- Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Must possess basic analytical skills that are inherently necessary in an accounting/financial environment.
- Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
- Ability to travel to/from other branch offices, customer meetings, etc., as deemed necessary.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and sit at a desk for extended periods.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is required.
Who are we?
Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender and financial services provider, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities.
What can we offer you?
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:
- Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
- 401(k) with significant employer matching
- Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time to support work/life balance
- Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
- Student loan reimbursement
- Leadership and career development opportunities
- Paid maternity and bonding leave
- Paid short-term disability
- Fun and inclusive work environment
Salary range: $50,500 – $60,000 depending on experience. Opportunity to earn additional annual bonus incentive.
Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Horizon Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative, part of the national Farm Credit System, owned by its member‐borrowers. The Association has more than 20,000 members and over $5.9 billion in loans outstanding. The Association serves 100...
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