OPPORTUNITIES
Essential Duties:
- Maintain accurate accounting records and General Ledger accounts in accordance with Cooperative policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
- Perform month-end accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, billing and revenue accounting reviews, and financial reporting support.
- Administer fixed asset and plant accounting functions, including plant additions, retirements, depreciation, capital budget tracking, and asset management system maintenance.
- Administer Capital Credit processes, including annual allocations, retirements, escheat activities, record maintenance, and reconciliation to the General Ledger.
- Perform assigned cash management functions, including cash receipts, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, customer refunds, vendor reporting, and other treasury-related activities.
- Account for and reconcile member programs, regulatory programs, and special accounting activities, including Rule 25 contributions, Energy Efficiency programs, LIHEAP, Share-A-Watt, Share-A-Byte, pole attachment revenue, and other assigned programs.
- Monitor and maintain accounting records related to uncollectible accounts, sales tax reporting, and other compliance-related accounting requirements.
- Assist with preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, audits, and other financial analyses as requested by management.
- Provides backup support for all Compensation Specialist job duties and responsibilities.
- Assist the Vice President of Accounting and Finance with special projects, process improvements, reporting requirements, and other duties necessary to support the financial operations of the Cooperative.
Other Duties: Performs other duties from time to time according to the needs of the Accounting Department and the Cooperative as a whole.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting and carrying files, office supplies, equipment, etc. Requires walking, sitting, bending, squatting, standing, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, and manual dexterity for key entry. Occasional off-site training and meetings may involve overnight stays. Some work will be required outside of normal office hours and may vary significantly from one time to another.
Skills/Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience required. CPA license or CPA candidate status is desirable.
- Knowledge of accounting standards; industry specific RUS accounting system will be taught on the job.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is required.
- Ability to make logical decisions under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience using computerized accounting and financial management systems preferred.
- Written and oral communication skills for interacting with board of directors, management, cooperative employees, vendors, and auditors.
- Math and analytical skills sufficient to perform billing and accounting calculations, including the application of fractions and ratios.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software applications.
Critical Traits:
- Works safely and looks out for co-workers and the general public.
- Exhibits keen disposition for providing great customer service.
- Represents Jackson County REMC well in appearance, conduct, knowledge, and professionalism.
- Is familiar with and abides by Cooperative policies, guidelines, and code of ethics.
- Is a team player contributing to support the mission of Jackson County REMC.
- Is good steward of the Cooperative’s resources.
- Punctual and attentive to established work periods and allowed rest-times.
- Maintains and/or acquires the skills necessary to perform job functions.
- Seeks more efficient and effective ways to carry out his/her responsibilities.
- Available when needed for both regular duties and during system emergencies.
- Successfully performs duties in quantity, quality, and timeliness to be effective.
- Expects change both internal and external and adapts positively.
- Accepts responsibility for own actions and for accomplishing needed tasks.
Stipulation: Each position at Jackson County REMC will evolve according to the needs of the organization. While this job description is generally descriptive of the position, it is not all-inclusive.