What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 1 position at Noble Research Institute?
At Noble, we believe the health of soil, plants, animals, and humans is one and indivisible. We believe in rebuilding healthy soils and helping producers maintain a strong bottom line. Through these two actions, we can transform degraded grazing lands across the United States, benefiting the environment and society as a whole.
Our focus is to help farmers and ranchers apply regenerative ranching principles to the nation’s 654 million acres of grazing lands. This monumental undertaking requires thousands of producers across the U.S. to overcome significant barriers and change their current practices to work with nature, not against it.
Our Accounting team plays an integral role in supporting the organization’s mission by providing services to ensure responsible stewardship of financial resources, which are crucial to our efforts of gathering the necessary information to share with farmers and ranchers and help them triumph over the barriers and ultimately benefit all of society through their efforts. We live to find new ways to communicate usable information so farmers and ranchers can leave their land better at sunset than at sunrise.
So, do you want to join us? We are looking for an Accountant 1
As accountant 1, you will be responsible for performing various accounting functions assuring proper stewardship of assets and accuracy of accounting records and documentation. This work is key in helping Noble achieve its goals and share the story of regenerative land stewardship with farmers, ranchers, potential donors, and society at large. The work you do can play a part in making a difference in a producer’s operation, their life and the society that depends on them.
You are:
Our focus is to help farmers and ranchers apply regenerative ranching principles to the nation’s 654 million acres of grazing lands. This monumental undertaking requires thousands of producers across the U.S. to overcome significant barriers and change their current practices to work with nature, not against it.
Our Accounting team plays an integral role in supporting the organization’s mission by providing services to ensure responsible stewardship of financial resources, which are crucial to our efforts of gathering the necessary information to share with farmers and ranchers and help them triumph over the barriers and ultimately benefit all of society through their efforts. We live to find new ways to communicate usable information so farmers and ranchers can leave their land better at sunset than at sunrise.
So, do you want to join us? We are looking for an Accountant 1
As accountant 1, you will be responsible for performing various accounting functions assuring proper stewardship of assets and accuracy of accounting records and documentation. This work is key in helping Noble achieve its goals and share the story of regenerative land stewardship with farmers, ranchers, potential donors, and society at large. The work you do can play a part in making a difference in a producer’s operation, their life and the society that depends on them.
You are:
- A life-long learner. First and foremost, you must be a passionate learner in your personal and professional life and dedicated to advancing knowledge of your craft.
- Driven to succeed. You are detail oriented and an organized self-starter who can manage deadlines and shepherd projects through to completion, while remaining flexible. You demonstrate innovative approaches to projects, challenges, and problem solving.
- Organized. You can handle multiple priorities with the ability to switch focus and meet required deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate accounting records, while adhering to state and federal compliance guidelines.
- A builder of relationships. Your natural tendency to create strong personal and professional bonds helps you promote trusting relationships with open dialogue and an outward mindset. You identify, cultivate, and steward all relationships to support Noble’s objectives.
- A teammate. You are a conscientious teammate who works for the success of others.
- Accounts Payable - Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and p-card transactions.
- Accounts Receivable - Maintain and review monthly accounts receivable statements for accuracy and completeness. Prepare all Institute invoices and follow up on payments.
- General Ledger Accounting - Prepare and post general journal entries.
- Process Documentation/Internal Audits - Document controls and maintain documentation of all departmental processes; perform internal audits of processes and controls.
- Accounting Support - Provide support as a backup to various accounting functions throughout the department.
- Teach you. We will support you with professional development opportunities that will hone your skills and grow you professionally.
- Support you. We’re committed to building solutions for each other in addition to our stakeholders. Our team members make time to help, provide solutions, and remove roadblocks with regular collaboration across groups, regardless of where our office is. We are empowered and equipped with the tools that allow us to connect, to be intentional and to grow together.
- Include you. We come from different parts of the globe and from different walks of life, but we share the vision of our founder, Lloyd Noble, to improve the land for the benefit of all society. Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and diverse. We want to be a part of your story and you to help write part of ours. Your perspective and experience is invaluable. Come grow with us!
- Provide you. We offer competitive salary and benefits, including multiple options for health and retirement plans, employee wellness program, employee recognition program, and onsite wellness center. In addition, we have a flexible working environment and organizational support for community involvement and volunteering.