Accounting Manager

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association!

Hours: Monday - Friday

Type of Employment: This is a regular, full-time position, onsite, reporting to the Controller

Compensation: Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process

The Opportunity:

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team at our Homer, Alaska, location.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Supervise, lead, and develop accounting staff to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent accounting activities
• Manage accounting workflows, priorities, and resources to support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain a strong audit-ready control environment and support internal and external audits
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex or non-routine matters and help ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards
• Evaluate accounting treatment alternatives and recommend positions based on compliance, risk, and organizational impact
• Support financial system initiatives, including implementation, upgrades, testing, data validation, and process optimization
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accounting practices aligning with operational activity, financial reporting needs, and organizational objectives
• Advise leadership on accounting matters, reporting issues, controls, and financial systems improvement
• Support special projects and initiatives consistent with the scope of the position

What makes you a good fit:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business field is required; master's degree preferred
• Five (5) years of professional accounting experience; electric utility accounting experience preferred
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred
• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, and standard business software
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while providing clear guidance to staff and internal stakeholders
• Valid Alaska driver's license, or ability to obtain one, and a good driving record consistent with Cooperative requirements

Why Join HEA:

At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Life, two times your annual salary
• 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options
• Employer retirement account contributions
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement

Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role, as well as whether or not a collective-bargaining agreement covers the position. Details relating to a specific role will be made available during the interview process.

Who we are:

Since 1950, our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information, please visit our website www.homerelectric.com or contact the Human Resources Department at hr@homerelectric.com.