Warren RECC is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant

Warren RECC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

WARREN RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

OBJECTIVES

• To provide accurate accounting controls of Warren RECC revenue and member accounts receivables.
• To provide efficient and accurate general ledger accounting support.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Controller

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:

Classification: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reconcile daily cash receipts, prepare and request cash transfers to general fund account and generate journal entries.
• Perform all bank reconciliations for Warren RECC.
• Provides detailed listing of wire payments received and returned payments daily to Member Services department to apply to member accounts.
• Calculate and prepare monthly sales and utility tax returns and submits payments electronically.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts to subsidiary records for Warren RECC electric accounts receivable and bad debts, resolving differences.
• Maintain miscellaneous accounts receivable subsidiary records, including preparing invoices requested from other departments, sending monthly invoices for non-electric receivables, reconciling subsidiary ledger to general ledger, and managing collection of past due accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end general ledger closings. Perform analytical review of general ledger transactions.
• Perform reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts as required.
• Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries as assigned by Manager of Accounting.
• Maintains subsidiary record of investment; calculates and records interest income, reconciles interest receivable and investments to general ledger monthly.
• Develop, implement, modify and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, through utilization of the organization's financial system.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiencies and develops, proposes and implements solutions.
• Supports internal and external financial audit activities by providing relevant reports and accompanying documentation.
• Responds to inquiries from the Manager of Accounting, VP of Administration/Finance and other WRECC representatives.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure the timely and accurate completion of assignments.
• Manages WRECC Insurance claims related to property, auto providing quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (member contacts, internal contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation and resolution).
• Investigate and assess damage to property and create a detailed review of property damage estimates to WRECC and/or Members/Customers property
• Interview or correspond with agents and claimants (members), witness, police, physicians, or other relevant parties and submit to appropriate insurance carrier and communicate determinations to the appropriate individual.
• Works with WRECC attorney as necessary and provides court testimony on disputed insurance claims on behalf of WRECC.
• Works according to safety rules and policies adopted by Warren RECC, is responsible for own safety, and reports all accidents to supervisor.

IMPORTANT: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Warren RECC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on the needs of the Cooperatives and/or their duties to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

POSITION: Staff Accountant

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A high degree of integrity, pleasant disposition, tact, and the ability to work with all levels of Cooperative personnel are essential.
• Must possess the drive to understand relationships within processes.
• Must be detail oriented and enjoy working with numbers.
• Must be a good listener.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, required.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of work experience in accounting field preferred.
• Education in lieu of experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control concepts, and computerized accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of RUS Uniform System of Accounts is preferred.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Must have excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have the ability to set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines is necessary.
• Must possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a proactive learner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word is required.
• The ability to recognize and implement procedural efficiencies a plus.
• Must be capable of interacting with various auditors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office conditions.
• Some overtime may be required at certain times of the year.
• Minimal travel may be required for trainings and industry meetings.