Bookkeeper

Complete accounts payable process. Maintain records of business transactions by posting entries and reconciling accounts. Responsible for providing accurate and timely recordings of financial transactions.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED: Direction: will receive guidance with respect to general objectives; in the majority of tasks and projects assigned will determine methods, work sequence, scheduling, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; will operate within specific policy guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Complete assignments to maintain accurate accounting records including check disbursements, cash receipts and cash disbursements, monthly journal entries, subsidiary records, trial balance as of monthly closing, construction special cash received or disbursed records, general accounts payable records, and special construction accounts payable records.

2. Match receiving documents to invoices and purchase orders. Prepare invoices for payment ensuring that proper accounts are being charged, all discounts are taken advantage of and bills are paid on time.

3. Verify accuracy of assigned general ledger balances.

4. Post overheads to work orders and force accounts in accordance with established procedures. Print work order reports to verify balances of outstanding work orders and force accounts. Keep backup books current.

5. Pay expense advances as approved.

6. Disburse from and reimburse petty cash as required.

7. Prepare specified general ledger account reconciliations and make related journal entries.

8. Furnish data for the preparation of budget and reports. Compile financial information for board reports, annual meeting reports and other reports as required with attention to accuracy and timeliness.

9. Prepare spreadsheets, collect data and prepare reports.

10. Attend meetings pertaining to utility accounting and complete training such as webinars, or seminars as required.

11. Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or management.

12. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

13. Perform all duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Accountability – The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility for their own actions.

2. Accuracy – The degree to which an individual’s work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines.

3. Analytical – How one is able to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form.

4. Honesty and integrity - The ability of the individual to act in a fair and just manner, free from deception.

5. Interpersonal skills - The ability of the individual to develop and maintain relationships with others.

6. Organizational skills - The ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills.

7. Reliability - The ability of the individual to be dependable and trustworthy.

8. Self motivational -The ability of the individual to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.

9. Technical aptitude - The ability of the individual to relate to topics which require an understanding or specialized knowledge.

EDUCATION

AA/AS in Business or related field and one year of related work experience and / or training or 3 years of responsibility in a related capacity is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Havre, MT 59501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person