Accountant I-IV

GOLDEN SPREAD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GSEC) is hiring an Accountant. This single position can be filled at an Accountant I, II, III, or IV level, depending on the applicant's education, experience, and qualifications. The role supports power plant accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and capital project tracking. The Accountant will work closely with plant operations and third-party partners to ensure accurate financial records, budget compliance, and month-end accounting activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
0-2 years of accounting experience required (for Accountant I).
2-4 years of accounting experience required (for Accountant II).
4-6 years of accounting experience required (for Accountant III).
7+ years of accounting experience required (for Accountant IV).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and processes.
Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner to meet all deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Excel, Power Query, and Power BI preferred (for Accountant I & II).
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Query, and Power BI preferred (for Accountant III & IV).
Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy independently (for Accountant III & IV).
Master’s degree in accounting preferred (for Accountant III & IV).
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred (for Accountant III & IV).

Responsibilities

Coordinate and communicate plant accounting information with the plant accounting team, including third-party operator personnel and the plant AP clerk.
Build and maintain the relationship between GSEC and the third-party plant operator.
Collaborate with the third-party plant operator liaison to prepare monthly journal entries to properly and timely record plant activity in GSEC's general ledger.
Review plant payables by ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained for expenditures and that all bills are properly entered and ready to process in a timely manner.
Collaborate with plant staff to resolve any past due issues and support the process of gathering necessary information.
Facilitate communication between the GSEC budget analyst and the third-party plant operator and assist in the preparation of plant budgets.
Assist with monitoring budget to actual expense amounts, ensuring line items do not exceed their budget.
Review and reconcile the spare parts inventory subledger to the general ledger and make necessary adjustments.
Monitor plant capital projects and assist in fixed asset accounting, as directed.
Assist in the preparation of the annual capital budget.
Perform month/year-end accounting duties as assigned, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Assist the Accounting Team with gathering property tax information and processing statements.
Assist in the preparation of annual audits, annual reports, and cost reports for regulatory entities.
Other duties as assigned.