Accounting Assistant

Job Purpose

Position will perform routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, plant and receivables.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, billing, plant and accounts receivable.
• Review billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alert supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
• Distribute accounting reports as directed.
• May assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
• Maintain confidential information

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software and systems
• Basic mathematical skills
• Good verbal communication skills in the English language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Possess good interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees
• Possess a valid Texas drivers’ license
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Some overtime hours may be required
• Subject to travel
• To ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol-free working conditions, pre-employment, post- accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees.

Physical Requirements

• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
• Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights
• Traveling

Direct Reports

• n/a

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Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RGEC) was organized in 1945 to enhance the quality of life for rural residents by providing electric service where none existed. Today, at over 35,000 square miles, RGEC has the largest service territory of any electric cooperative in the contiguous United States, serving 18 counties in Texas, and two counties in New Mexico. While it still serves rural areas, many metropolitan areas have expanded into RGEC’s territory, which now includes hospitals, schools, and urban housing developments. The Cooperative was also selected by the military to be the electrical maintenance provider for Fort Bliss, El Paso, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio.

RGEC currently employs a compliment of 169 people to serve 7,229 members with 14,531 meters. It maintains offices in Alpine, Brackettville, Carrizo Springs, Dell City, El Paso, and Fort Stockton, with the Brackettville office serving as corporate headquarters. The Co-op maintains 10,044 miles of energized line of which 126 miles are transmission line, 202 miles are underground line, and 9,716 are overhead energized line. RGEC maintains the electrical distribution systems for Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas.

Mission

RGEC is committed to providing safe and reliable energy services through the efficient use of resources, highly skilled employees, and technology.

Motto

Empowering communities, enhancing lives.

Values & Vision

RGEC proudly serves members based on a foundation of integrity and excellence, while striving for the betterment of communities and quality of life for those in the region it is privileged to serve.

Seven Cooperative Principles

Voluntary and Open Membership | Democratic Member Control | Members’ Economic Participation

Autonomy and Independence | Education, Training and Information | Cooperation Among Cooperatives | Concern for Community

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.