Come join us at Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC), where we are lighting the grid to empower our members!

Help us Reimagine Rural America!

Bandera Electric Cooperative proudly distributes electricity to more than 28,000 members and more than 39,000 active meters in seven counties in Central Texas. In addition, BEC Fiber, a division of Bandera Electric Cooperative, currently provides fiber internet service to more than 11,000 subscribers in eight counties across the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Why work for BEC?

We offer Highly Competitive Wages and a Generous Benefit Package!!

Health, Life and Disability Benefits (no waiting period – benefits start on first day)

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a generous employer contribution of $3,250 for Individual medical coverage and $6,500 for Family medical coverage
• Company-paid Employee Life insurance and Business Travel insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability plans
• Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance options

Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) employer match
• Pension plan

Additional Benefits

• PTO – Accrue 180 hours/4.5 weeks of PTO per year to start.
• 10 Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement for you and your spouse

We are looking for a thoughtful and detail oriented individual to join our Accounting Department as an Accountant. This position handles a variety of accounting tasks, including budgeting, capital credits, and tax preparation process for the Cooperative. As part of BEC’s Accounting Team, an Accountant prepares complete and accurate monthly general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, financial statements and other financial reports following generally accepted accounting practices and procedures, as well as providing support with ongoing projects within both the department and organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains general ledger accounts, including review of account details to ensure accuracy.
• Compiles, reviews, and invoicing for damaged work orders/claims.
• Assists with payroll processing as needed.
• Assists in the completion of the monthly general ledger, Financial and Statistical Report

and all associated subsidiary accounts, schedules, and ledgers.

• Maintain capital credit records.

o Perform general (annual), estate and special (monthly) retirements.

o Will perform annual escheatment of unclaimed property.

o Verify/provide documentation to the state for retrieval of escheated funds by former members.

• Compiles the Cooperative's annual budget.
• Assists in preparation of long-range Financial Forecast annually.
• Assist Manager with annual audit, and Form 990 preparation.
• Monthly sales tax reconciliation and filing.
• Implement financial policies and procedures.
• Ensures transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting

system.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting from an accredited college or university. NRECA Cooperative Supervisory or Management Essential Certification programs preferred. Previous experience and knowledge of office and outside procedures, wholesale and retail billing procedures, payment procedures, collection techniques and accounting principles.

Experience

• Ten years of related business or utility experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In depth understanding of accounting systems
• Excellent computer skills
• Detailed knowledge of Excel and other applications within the Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify alternative and practical solutions.
• Self-motivated, proactive thinker, flexible with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Supportive team player.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have valid Texas driver’s license and related insurance.