Accountant I

Position Summary

Responsible for processing and payment of all liabilities of the cooperative including employee payroll and vendor invoices, and other Finance and Accounting Department duties as assigned by the Controller.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes payroll for all employees including proper tax withholdings and miscellaneous deductions.
• Works with the Executive Assistant (in HR capacity) to ensure all required deductions are accounted for including but not limited to court-ordered withholdings as well as other deductions such as 401k, supplemental insurance, and any other miscellaneous deductions.
• Prepares payment of tax withholdings to various federal, state, and local government entities with completed tax returns, payments of miscellaneous deductions.
• Processes monthly labor closing, and all other monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reporting.
• Reconciles general ledger balances related to payroll.
• Administers the accounts payable process from the receipt of invoices to payment.
• Initiates electronic payments of liabilities utilizing ACH or wire transfer.
• Posts wire transfer payments to the General Ledger on a timely basis.
• Is cognizant of current rules, regulations and laws pertaining to sales and use tax and applies them appropriately.
• Updates Cash Balance Projection Worksheet in regard to payroll, payroll taxes, and vendor payments made and expected to be made.
• Maintains vendor records for accuracy and completeness including information necessary for filing annual Form 1099.
• Responsible for maintaining paper and electronic filing of paid vendor invoices.
• Processes monthly fixed journal entries.
• Processes timely invoicing of miscellaneous receivables by preparing, mailing, and monitoring the payment of AR-Other invoices.
• Exercises professional courteous conduct in dealing with the members and other employees.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides support during major outages by assisting in whatever manner necessary as prescribed in the Emergency Outage Plan.
• Assists in achieving a greater degree of teamwork by performing all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

A degree in accounting or a related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of accounting experience preferred. Previous electric utility accounting experience helpful.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Must be knowledgeable in processing payroll and preparing payroll tax and information returns.
• Must be knowledgeable in processing vendor invoices and accounts payable procedures.
• Must have ability to understand internal controls and apply them consistently.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively interface with employees at all levels of the organization, members and general public and vendors.
• Must be able to operate personal computers and other standard office equipment.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office hours are 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Additional time outside of normal hours may be required for specific projects and service interruptions. Some travel by day and overnight stay for training will be required occasionally.

Generous benefit package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine Holidays
• 24 hours of Volunteering Time Off
• 401(k) (50% match from 2% to 12% from co-op)
• Pension Plan (co-op funded)
• Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision, Life (shared cost)
• Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance (co-op funded)
• Education/development opportunities & more!