Accountant

Wabash Valley Power Alliance • Indianapolis, IN

8h

About The Position

The Accountant supports the financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and member-focused mission of Wabash Valley Power, a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale electricity provider. The role performs general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting support, and analysis of utility-related transactions. It partners with operations, engineering, power supply, and other departments to help ensure accurate, timely accounting under generally accepted accounting principles, applicable regulatory requirements, cooperative policies, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Two or more years of professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn enterprise resource planning, utility accounting, and reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze detailed financial information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines with accuracy and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an electric cooperative, public power organization, investor-owned utility, generation and transmission cooperative, or other regulated utility environment.
• Knowledge of utility plant accounting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts, Rural Utilities Service requirements, or cooperative financial reporting.
• Certified Public Accountant designation, CPA eligibility, or progress toward a relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances, variances, and reconciling items.
• Assist with preparing financial statements, management reports, board materials, and regulatory or lender reporting.
• Support accounting for purchased power, transmission costs, member revenues, and related settlements, as applicable.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, accounts payable, billing, and other departments to obtain complete and accurate accounting information.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting guidance, cooperative loan covenants, grant requirements, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, including Rural Utilities Service or other utility-specific requirements when applicable.
• Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls, and recommend practical process improvements.
• Provide information and schedules for external auditors, tax preparers, lenders, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, data validation, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the cooperative’s mission and business needs.

Benefits

• Continuing education funds, in-house training, and ongoing development through the internal GROW program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Health benefits, including a payroll credit for medical insurance through the wellness program.
• 401(k) match and pension plan.
• On-site fitness center.
• Extra vacation days for participating in the wellness program.
• Fitness device reimbursement.
• Up to five weeks of vacation time.
• Credit for prior work experience for new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level