Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant plays a pivotal role in preparing and maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting and cooperative standards, and reviewing and reporting financial data for decision-making. This role involves tasks like preparing financial statements and other reports, accounts payable, reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing tax forms, and assisting with financial month-close processes and annual reporting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Determine proper General Ledger (GL) account coding for vendor invoices.
• Maintain Accounts Payable (AP) vendor listing with updated W-9's.
• Review company credit card transactions for accuracy, reconcile monthly statements, and prepare expense reports accordingly.
• Reconcile vendor statements to AP ledger.
• Obtain and maintain Certificates of Liability Insurance from vendors

General Ledger

• Prepare and key general journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with budget information and data entry.
• Assist in the preparation of audit work papers for annual audit.
• Prepare and develop forms and reports

Recording and Reporting

• Reconcile monthly employee benefits with insurance statements.
• Prepare and submit invoices to directors, retirees, and employees for monthly insurance premiums.
• Collect, review, and report on all directors' expenses and hours.
• Prepare annual IRS Form 1099-NEC for vendors.
• Assist in the maintenance and accuracy of all records and reports including, but not limited to General Ledger Modules, Tax Reports, Bank Reconciliation, and Equipment/Continuing Property Records.
• Assist in the preparation and collection of Damage Invoices

Payroll

• Review time entry reports for accuracy.
• Enter employee payroll information and process weekly payroll calculations.
• Process and submit payments of all necessary payroll taxes.
• Prepare and distribute annual IRS Form W-4 to employees.

Other Related Duties

• Assist with quarterly cash drawer audits.
• Assist with performing backup duties within the accounting department.
• Recommend improvements that can be made in practices, methods, processes, and procedures within the area of this job responsibility.
• Will properly use and keep in good condition all tools and equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or directed

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Desired

• Four (4) years of accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Accounting Principles and Programs.
• Skill and proficiency in the use of computers, copiers, calculators, and Microsoft Office Platforms (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in analytical and critical thinking for analyzing complex problems, evaluating options, and developing resolutions.
• Skill in time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize the completion of multiple, time-sensitive tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and execute financial analysis, reconciliations, and strategies.
• Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written form with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and observe Craighead Electric and empower policies, procedures, programs, and safety rules and regulations to effectively carry out job duties.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• May be subject to 24-hour call out.
• Ability to obtain Certificate of Completion of RUS Borrowers' Accounting course within two (2) years of employment.

Working Conditions and Mental or Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position continuously. Will frequently move inside or outside the office space. Position will continuously operate a computer and other office machinery and communicate with others. Occasionally lifts objects up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors.

Job Description Acknowledgement

Must be able to perform the essential elements of Accountant competently, following a training period not to exceed six (6) months. Must possess personal characteristics that will make employee a productive work team member, including high integrity, good personal habits, and regular attendance at work. Should be friendly and able to meet people easily and adjust to different personalities. Should be able to gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside of the organization. Must be reliable and dependable and to help create, foster, and maintain a good work environment with all co-workers.

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change position descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.