Accounting Manager

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Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for planning and directing the accounting activities for the department. This position supervises the Accounting Specialists, Bookkeeper I and Bookkeeper II. The Accounting Manager serves as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, helping align financial decisions with the cooperative's strategic objectives, member needs, and long-term sustainability. This position receives only general direction toward accomplishment of major program or project objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Plays a key leadership role in other accounting related areas including inventory, asset management, cash management, and work orders.

· Prepares operating and capital budgets and quarterly financial analysis.

· Monitor revenue trends, operating costs, and capital requirements.

· Files financial and other information to ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by state and federal agencies. Coordinates with outside consultants as needed.

· Advises the management team on the financial implications of current and future activities.

· Establishes and maintains internal controls to safeguard Company assets.

· Responsible for managing and maintaining insurance programs.

· Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year, which includes filing the annual corporate tax return, and/or partnering with tax auditors for completion. Coordinates with outside consultants as needed.

· Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.

· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

· Responsible for the overall successful management and leadership of the Accounting, training and development, performance management, appraisals, coaching, and wage actions to ensure department objectives are met.

· Responsible for active participation in the strategic planning process as a member of the management team by providing support of Company initiatives, maintaining confidentiality, taking initiative to propose policies and programs that contribute to the Company’s success, and accepting accountability for participation. Sets a positive leadership example through demonstrated and timely performance.

· Develops and manages the budget for the Accounting Department.

· Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance organizational effectiveness.

· Support cross-departmental initiatives that improve operational outcomes.

· Analyze the financial impact of new products, services, partnerships, acquisitions, and business opportunities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Maintains a basic level understanding of the Company’s products and services in order to potentially assist customers with basic questions regarding products and services.

· Ensures that there is a positive working relationship between the Accounting and other departments to meet Company objectives.

· Establishes and maintains good working relationships with personnel from other utilities and governing agencies.

· Attend meetings and other events as requested.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Think like an owner and steward of cooperative resources.

· Ask thoughtful and challenging questions regarding expenditures and investments.

· Demonstrate the courage to respectfully challenge assumptions and recommendations regardless of department.

· Focus on solutions rather than simply identifying problems.

· Make decisions based on facts, analysis, and long-term organizational benefit.

· Demonstrate integrity, accountability, professionalism, and sound business judgment.

· Promote a culture of financial responsibility and continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of account practices.

· Knowledge of Microsoft spreadsheet and word processing software.

· Knowledge of practices and procedures utilized in the preparation and filing of various financial studies.

· Knowledge of company policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of management principles and practices.

· Knowledge of company products and services.

· Skill in oral and written communication.

· Skilled to evaluate and challenge spending decisions constructively and professionally.

· Skilled in analytical and problem-solving.

· Skilled in financial modeling.

· Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial managers and stakeholders.

· Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

· Ability to balance fiscal responsibility with member service and operational needs.

· Ability to demonstrate initiative and attention to detail and possess the ability to analyze facts and make recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or Related fields

· Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, business management, or financial analysis.

· Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a valid license.

Background

Must be able to successully pass background check and drug testing

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000