Accountant

As an Accountant, you will use professional accounting concepts to process financial information and prepare financial reports. This role requires attention to detail, timeliness, efficiency, and customer service while maintaining the standards outlined by Mid-South Electric Cooperative.

What you will bring to the table: 

• Education Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required. Masters Degree in Accounting, or a related field a plus.
• Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience. Previous electric utility accounting experience or familiarity with Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Uniform System preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for all applicants with a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Strong Organization Skills: Perform various duties within the accounting department. Including, but not limited to payroll, invoicing, asset management, work orders, and month end close. This position requires the ability to organize workloads and establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Create and present reports by researching and analyzing information obtained from other sources. This position requires the ability to maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem Solver: Assists Cooperative employees in researching or obtaining information pertaining to accounting records that will help them manage their areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, and the use of computers in general.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and compile comprehensive reports.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently or part of a team, as needed.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a high-energy, fast paced environment.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License: You must maintain a good driving record measured by MidSouth Electric Co-op’s criteria.

What MidSouth Electric Co-op has to offer:

At MidSouth Electric Co-op, we value our employees like family.  This position is a hybrid position and will work from home and/or MidSouth office.  We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision, as well as a Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 1:1 match up to 8%. We pay 100% of your pension plan, life insurance, and short/long-term disability premiums. Other benefits include PTO, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

We also take great pride in our ability to provide exceptional service to our members by cultivating strong relationships among our communities. By participating in various year round activities, we are able to give back to those in our community who motivate us!

We are people committed to people. People committed to service.

If you meet all requirements, and you are interested in becoming the newest member of the MidSouth family, apply today!

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management has the right to alter this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other duties as required by any person with the authority to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. All employees are considered "at-will".