Accountant I-III (2 Openings)

Umatilla Electric Cooperative•Hermiston, OR

2d•$95,597 - $151,801•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for keeping a complete and systematic set of records and ledger accounts recording financial transactions and the financial status of the Cooperative and its subsidiary. Maintains accounting records to ensure compliance with GAAP and RUS accounting standards. Assist with monthly closings, account analysis, and budgeting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with major emphasis in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Accountant I: No experience required.
Accountant II: 5+ years of experience in general accounting required.
Accountant III: 8+ years of experience in general accounting required.
General accounting experience in a comparable organization, with RUS or electric utility accounting experience highly preferred.
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others.
A valid Driver’s License is required for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Accountant I: Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Accountant I: Ability to apply basic accounting/mathematical concepts to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
Accountant I: Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software.
Accountant II: A certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred for this position.
Accountant III: Preferred Qualifications/Skills outlined in Accountant I & II

Responsibilities

Assists with and may be responsible for proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Rural Utility Services accounting standards.
Assists with compiling, analyzing, and summarizing financial information in order to prepare balance sheet, profit & loss statements, and other reports.
Maintains and reconciles the fixed asset system to the general ledger including cost, accumulated depreciation and work-order process.
Upholds the integrity of the accounting systems according to RUS Uniform System of Accounts, and other governing bodies.
Maintains the equipment management system to ensure reports accurately reflect transportation and equipment costs.
Prepares engineering report computations, cost estimates, specifications, or other engineering details as requested.
Performs outage Tech On-Call duties on rotation; maintains current knowledge of UEC's SCADA and mapping systems.
Participates in or directs project management for routine large construction/maintenance projects with minimal direction. Works regularly with consultants and contractors, providing instructions and direction for consulting project managers.
Assists with and may be responsible for reviewing month-end general ledger, closing entries, and month-end procedures ensuring timelines and accuracy.
Works with others in the Engineering department in the development of company procedures and work processes; strategic or department work plan initiatives; and RUS engineering and finance requirements for construction work plans.
Prepares routine technical specifications; identifies material needs and issues procurement instructions for routine projects; reviews and prepares recommendations for new materials/equipment specifications.
Supports more senior level Accounting staff with special projects as assigned.
Assists in the preparation and coordination of annual budgets, forecasting, and cost of service analysis.
Provides assistance and advice to ensure that UEC accounting functions adhere to applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulation.
Prepares, analyzes, and provides accurate and timely work order/plant accounting statistical reports.
Works with other departments as necessary to ensure the accuracy of work order labor and materials reporting.
Develops and sustains a current and thorough understanding of RUS plant accounting systems in order to ensure timely and accurate preparation of plant construction records and supporting data for requesting loan funds and for audits.
Ensures the equipment management system is operating as intended and provides reports that accurately reflect transportation and equipment costs for UEC. Prepares, and submits to Manager of Accounting for review, all vehicle, equipment and fuel related tax reports.
Assures policies are being followed and recommends improvement.
Monitors and confirms accurate records of fixed asset and depreciation are maintained.
Supports the preparation of UEC's annual budget; provides accurate and timely budget variance reports to Department Managers on a monthly basis.
Identifies control weaknesses, communicates to management, and implements changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
Directs cycle inventory accounting processes.
Assists in the preparation of financial data required for forecasting and/or planning.
Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
Respectfully takes direction from leadership.