Senior Accountant

Performs complex Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s (Rayburn) accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and verifying financial transactions. Generates complete and accurate posting of entries.

·         Prepare general ledger entries and review for Rayburn, including but not limited to cash, fixed assets, capital projects, AP and AR.

·         Review dockets and court filings to ensure rates are current for Transmission Cost of Service (TCOS)

·         Support month end and year end accounting close.

·         Performs and reviews general ledger account reconciliations for assigned accounts.

·         Provides day-to-day support and is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) related to current accounting software functionality for specific areas of responsibility.

·         Communicates and collaborates cross-departmentally to ensure a timely month-end close process.

·         Prepares reports and analysis to support management or business requirements.

·         Prepares financial and month-end reports including combined member financial statements, consolidated and consolidating financial statements for Rayburn, financial metrics and variance analysis. 

·         Provides income tax reporting information to tax preparer.

·         Provides back-up for other accountants and the processing and posting of AP/AR Invoices with proper approvals.

·         May be required to process payroll and update employee records.

·         Assists management as needed.

Key Accountabilities

·         Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.

·         Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required. 

·         Delegates jobs and tasks to appropriate employees, providing complete information and resources to properly complete such jobs and tasks.

·         Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.

·         Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.

 

Job Specifications / Skills Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field of study is required.

Experience:

5 years accounting experience, utility accounting experience helpful.

Skills:

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office

·         Excellent Excel skills
·         Ability to think independently and problem solve
·         Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy and confidentiality

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others

Physical Demands

·         Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.

·         Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard.

·         The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; open file cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.