Accountant

Habersham Electric Membership Corporation•Clarkesville, GA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing general accounting activities, including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules for Habersham EMC and its subsidiaries. Prepares, records, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, integrity, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting records for management. Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget. Generates financial reports and statistical financial statements on a regular and special request basis, including monthly Board of Directors and leadership reports. Assists with annual budget preparation and accurately maintains budget controls. Prepares, reviews, and distributes budgets to all managers on a monthly basis. Responsible for cash management at the cooperative, including monthly bank statement reconciliation, providing cash requirements to management, and assisting in other areas such as investment in special funds. Ensures timely and accurate invoicing and acts as a backup for essential Accounts Payable functions. Assists in the preparation of audit work papers for annual Recommends changes in financial procedures when and where necessary to ensure established internal controls are in compliance with regulations. Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses. Computes taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements. Advises management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Prepares forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and may direct their work activities. Appraises, evaluates, and conducts inventory of real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and the location of property. Responsible for providing assistance, guidance, and backup to finance and accounting activities within other departments. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the organization and our members. Beyond the essential functions and qualifications outlined in this description, this position is required to: Demonstrate an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each and every member, and at every opportunity achieve increased member and public understanding for support of the cooperative.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Strong computer skills required, including Excel and Microsoft Office.
Requires excellent organization and planning skills.
Ability to prioritize and plan complex and/or multiple tasks or projects.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Requires the ability to satisfactorily pass Habersham EMC's employment entrance examination and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

For degrees other than Accounting, three years of Accounting experience with demonstrated proficiency is required.
Experience in Utilities industry or with an Electric Cooperative.
Knowledge of the Rural Utilities Service and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

Performs general accounting activities, including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules for Habersham EMC.
Prepares, records, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, integrity, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting records for management.
Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget.
Generates financial reports and statistical financial statements on a regular and special request basis, including monthly Board of Directors and leadership reports.
Assists with annual budget preparation and accurately maintains budget controls.
Prepares, reviews, and distributes budgets to all managers on a monthly basis.
Responsible for cash management at the cooperative, including monthly bank statement reconciliation, providing cash requirements to management, and assisting in other areas such as investment in special funds.
Ensures timely and accurate invoicing and acts as a backup for essential Accounts Payable functions.
Assists in the preparation of audit work papers for annual.
Recommends changes in financial procedures when and where necessary to ensure established internal controls are in compliance with regulations.
Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
Computes taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
Advises management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Prepares forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and may direct their work activities.
Appraises, evaluates, and conducts inventory of real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property.
Responsible for providing assistance, guidance, and backup to finance and accounting activities within other departments.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the organization and our members.
Demonstrate an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each and every member, and at every opportunity achieve increased member and public understanding for support of the cooperative.