Accountant

As an Accountant you will be responsible for direct support in the execution of our fiscal objectives, for the reporting integrity of taxes, financial records and reports within various accounting applications and for compliance with established policies and requirements of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Cooperative Accounting Policies and Procedures and various regulatory agencies (USDA-RUS, IRS, New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue).

What you'll do:

• Analyzes complex financial data, extracts, and defines relevant information.
• Exercises accounting control over a group of accounts within an assigned area.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes labor and plant-related financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, Rural Development Utilities Programs (RDUP), IRS, and FERC requirements.
• Initiates and processes journal entries into various accounts.
• Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
• Prepares internal and external financial reports, explains accounting transactions, and resolves accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Ensures compliance with the RUS Uniform System of Accounts, company policy, and internal controls related to the cost accounting process.
• Reviews proposed projects, assigns project identification numbers based upon project type, and maintains all related activity in project costing applications.
• Maintains all detailed fixed asset records including, but not limited to, additions, depreciation, retirements, transfers, and adjustments.
• Analyzes, prepares, and processes accounting entries for all asset transactions, including depreciation.
• Prepares the annual property tax return and validates county tax assessments.
• Prepares all internal and external reports related to fixed assets and projects.
• Provides analysis, supporting schedules, or documentation as needed for the annual independent audit and regulatory compliance audits.
• Cross-trains in other areas within the department.
• May assist with internal audit projects to ensure compliance with management policies and procedures; as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Two plus years of accounting experience
• Accounting degree, preferred but not required
• Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of GAAP
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Discretion in handling and managing sensitive accounting data
• Interpersonal skills to maintain effective work relationships and obtain desired results
• Ability recommend and contribute to the development of work programs, budgets, work flow, and improved methods
• A commitment to a continuous program of self-development
• Interest and willingness to accept increasing responsibilities
• Technical/professional knowledge and skill within area of concentration
• Contributing to team success
• Decision-making
• Customer orientation
• Initiating action
• Exceptional standards of work and personal ethics.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,200 - $61,000