Accountant

4-County Electric Power Association•Columbus, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Analyze data to guide financial business decisions. Maintain accurate job cost projections. This will involve consistently monitoring record unit costs, direct labor values, all overhead costs, and other inputs. Prepare cost analysis schedules as needed. Research regulatory, tax, legal, or other related topics. Research government grants and other funding opportunities as assigned. Monitor General Ledger balances and transactions related to prepaid expenses, deferred debits, interest accrual, short-term & long-term debt, and general plant accounts. Performs bank reconciliation processes. Reconcile the general ledger balances with the bank statements monthly. Record recurring monthly journal entries and prepare vouchers. Maintains general plant records and inventory of general plant assets, including preparation of retirement vouchers. Key monthly transportation-related entries and check audit reports to ensure they are correctly keyed. Perform vehicle-related duties, including tag renewals, vehicle additions/deletions, preparing ad valorem taxes, ordering new and replacement fuel cards, assigning PINs, preparing annual Heavy-Duty Tax, and filling out State Tag Affidavits. Assists the accounting department with various projects as needed, such as annual reports, questionnaires, and studies. Maintain the list and liquidate outstanding checks to the state. Assists in the preparation of other monthly reports. Provide Broadband Accounting Specialist, Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk, and Plant Accounting Technician backup. Prepares monthly sales & use taxes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required.
Experience emphasizing general ledger and reconciliation procedures.
Sound understanding of accounting principles, general office procedures, recordkeeping, and the use of business machines.
Working knowledge of accounting functions and applications.
Ability to type, calculate, use computers and applicable software, and operate other office machines quickly and accurately.
Word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical regulatory manuals and apply sound accounting principles.
Ability to perform tedious visual activities for extended periods.
Willingness and ability to attend job-related training sessions.
Ability to communicate clearly with an emphasis on correct grammar.
Leadership qualities.
Ability to prioritize.

Nice To Haves

Experience in preparing financial statements is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze data to guide financial business decisions.
Maintain accurate job cost projections by monitoring unit costs, direct labor values, overhead costs, and other inputs.
Prepare cost analysis schedules.
Research regulatory, tax, legal, or other related topics.
Research government grants and other funding opportunities.
Monitor General Ledger balances and transactions related to prepaid expenses, deferred debits, interest accrual, short-term & long-term debt, and general plant accounts.
Perform bank reconciliation processes and reconcile general ledger balances with bank statements monthly.
Record recurring monthly journal entries and prepare vouchers.
Maintain general plant records and inventory of general plant assets, including preparation of retirement vouchers.
Key monthly transportation-related entries and check audit reports.
Perform vehicle-related duties: tag renewals, vehicle additions/deletions, preparing ad valorem taxes, ordering fuel cards, assigning PINs, preparing annual Heavy-Duty Tax, and filling out State Tag Affidavits.
Assist the accounting department with various projects such as annual reports, questionnaires, and studies.
Maintain the list and liquidate outstanding checks to the state.
Assist in the preparation of other monthly reports.
Provide backup for Broadband Accounting Specialist, Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk, and Plant Accounting Technician.
Prepare monthly sales & use taxes.
Perform other duties as assigned.