Career Opportunities
Kansas Farm Bureau career opportunities
Kansas Farm Bureau is a non-profit agricultural services organization whose mission is to advocate, educate and serve our members and Kansas agriculture. We are one of the largest organizations of our kind in the state of Kansas and have been in existence since 1919. We offer an outstanding total compensation package for our qualified employees which includes: a Kansas Farm Bureau membership, health care and dental insurance, group life and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) package, paid leave, competitive pay, and an opportunity to earn an annual incentive. Our Leadership Team promotes a flexible, family-friendly work environment and we are considered a premier employer for the area.
There is 1 open position at Kansas Farm Bureau.
Accounting Assistant (Part-time)
Location: Manhattan, KS
Pay Range: $16-$20/hour
Job Description
Assists the Accounting division with department responsibilities working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Prepares documentation and generates company checks: reviews and processes check request including approvals, coding, entry, and distribution.
- Deposits all company checks using bank scanner and records deposits in company accounting software.
- Reconciles membership dues processed to membership deposits.
- Assists with payroll processing via Paychex payroll software.
- Provides training and customer support for using Paychex payroll software.
- Organizes and compiles county farm bureau documentation for use in monthly financial statement preparation.
- Prepares and disseminates correspondence of accountant prepared information with county farm bureaus.
- Performs routine office responsibilities, such as answering phones, ordering supplies, opening mail, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Competencies, Education and Experience
- Prefers an associate degree with an emphasis in accounting or the equivalent.
- Two to three years of office administrative support experience.
- Requires ability to trouble shoot based on established processes.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
- Must take initiative and can work without supervision.
- Must have competent IT skills, particularly proficiency with excel.
- Must have superior attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Must be extremely organized in tracking workflow.
- Must have a high level of integrity and be discreet when dealing with confidential information.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office products and Paychex Payroll Services is a plus.
Authority
- Responsible for meeting departmental deadlines.
- Must know when to seek additional assistance or advice.
Relationships
- Communicates with all levels of the organization’s staff, Field Service Managers, KFB members, County Coordinators, County Farm Bureau Leadership, and possibly with outside businesses/governmental agencies.
- Participates in activities and committees as requested.
ADA Requirements
- Requires ability to operate voice telephone, computer, and other office equipment. Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Other current office activity includes: walking, standing, and sitting. May require the ability to load and unload materials. Regular attendance (as defined by the Employee Handbook) is a function of the job.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
County Farm Bureau career opportunities
There are currently 4 open County Coordinator positions
Chautauqua County Farm Bureau Coordinator
Chautauqua County Farm Bureau Association is seeking to fill the part-time position of County Coordinator. The ideal candidate will work approximately 15 hrs/week in a hybrid remote/in-person role and serve as the day-to-day representative in the following capacity: event planning, membership, agricultural education, and relationship building. He/She will exhibit initiative, organization, time management, creativity, and a high level of character, as well as proficiency in basic bookkeeping and computer skills. An agriculture knowledge/background is preferred but not required. Questions can be directed to Claire Coleman, Kansas Farm Bureau District 4 Field Services Manager, colemanc@kfb.org or (770) 883-3056
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Chautauqua County Farm Bureau Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/VET/Disability and any other protected class not listed
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Coordinator
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Association is seeking to fill the part-time position of County Coordinator. The ideal candidate will work approximately 10-12 flexible hours/week and serve as the representative in the following capacity: membership, agriculture education for youth and adults, public relations, administrative support, event planning and relationship building. He/she will exhibit initiative, creativity, and a high level of character as well as be proficient in basic bookkeeping and computer skills. An agricultural knowledge/background is preferred, but not required. Questions can be directed to pfeiferj@kfb.org or (785)443-0086.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/VET/Disability and any other protected class not listed
Gove County Farm Bureau Coordinator
Gove County Farm Bureau Association is seeking to fill the part-time position of County Coordinator. The ideal candidate will work approximately 10 flexible hours/week and serve as the representative in the following capacity: membership, agriculture education for youth and adults, public relations, administrative support, event planning and relationship building. He/she will exhibit initiative, creativity, and a high level of character as well as be proficient in basic bookkeeping and computer skills. An agricultural knowledge/background is preferred, but not required. Questions can be directed to pfeiferj@kfb.org or (785)443-0086.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Gove County Farm Bureau Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/VET/Disability and any other protected class not listed
Sheridan County Farm Bureau Coordinator
Sheridan County Farm Bureau Association is seeking to fill the part-time position of County Coordinator. The ideal candidate will work approximately 10 flexible hours/week and serve as the representative in the following capacity: membership, agriculture education for youth and adults, public relations, administrative support, event planning and relationship building. He/she will exhibit initiative, creativity, and a high level of character as well as be proficient in basic bookkeeping and computer skills. An agricultural knowledge/background is preferred, but not required. Questions can be directed to pfeiferj@kfb.org or (785)443-0086.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Sheridan County Farm Bureau Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/VET/Disability and any other protected class not listed
Career opportunities with Farm Bureau Financial Services
Farm Bureau Financial Services is about more than insurance, more than products, more than the bricks and mortar that make up our buildings. FBFS is about you – your family, your home, your future. Today, our agents build relationships with people from all walks of life to help them protect what matters most and prepare for the future. FBFS is 1,600 employees and 4,000 field associates strong, and when your life twists and turns, you can depend on your local Farm Bureau agent to be there for you, providing the knowledge and experience to make insurance simple.
To explore opportunities with Farm Bureau Financial Services, visit www.fbfscareers.com
KansasWorks
Whether you are an Employer looking to hire or an Individual seeking Career Opportunities, KansasWorks may have a solution for you. Check out our website at: https://www.kansasworks.com
If you are a Kansas farmer or rancher, KansasWorks may have solutions to suit your hiring needs. Interested? Locate the regional office nearest you, by selecting the “Contact Us” in the top right-hand corner of theKansasWorks website. Kansas Farm Bureau has an opening for an Ag Communications/Journalism Intern. Our internship offers the opportunity to work with varied medias including video, radio, print and social media, as well as hone writing and design skills. Our interns gain real-world experience and create portfolio-building pieces while also connecting with state and national ag communication professionals. This Internship begins with the 2017 Spring semester and may continue into the 2017/2018 school year. (Would allow to work in Summer 2017, if available.)