Accounting Clerk

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation•Carthage, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At UCEMC, we believe in delivering more than just power; we deliver a sense of community and excellence. Join a team where your dedication is valued, and your contributions make a real impact on the lives of our 54,000+ members. Learn more at www.ucemc.com. Join our team as an Accounting Clerk at UCEMC! Are you detail-oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy? Do you enjoy working with financial records and supporting essential operations that keep a cooperative running smoothly? If so, we have the opportunity for you! Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Administrative Services team in Carthage. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate financial records in accordance with established cooperative and RUS accounting policies and procedures. This position processes daily cash receipts, prepares deposits, posts payments to member accounts, and assists in maintaining customer accounting systems. Responsibilities also include balancing daily receipts, producing daily cash sheets, generating bills and notices, processing bank drafts and refund checks, assisting with month-end reports, answering member inquiries via email and phone, and preparing scheduling calendars for meter readings and cut-offs. This position requires strict confidentiality of member information, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED required, with emphasis in bookkeeping, general business, and computer operations
Working knowledge of accounting principles; familiarity with RUS accounting principles preferred
Minimum one year of accounting experience preferred, preferably in a utility setting
Experience in customer accounting operations preferred
Ability to operate standard office equipment and have basic knowledge of mathematics
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required
Must be able to work under stress and maintain confidentiality of member information
Ability to research information and analyze data to solve problems
Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision
Willingness to rotate among accounting section duties
Willingness to participate in additional training in accounting principles
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to respond to call-outs and work extended hours, including weekends and holidays when required
Valid Tennessee driver’s license

Responsibilities

Maintaining complete and accurate financial records in accordance with established cooperative and RUS accounting policies and procedures.
Processing daily cash receipts
Preparing deposits
Posting payments to member accounts
Assisting in maintaining customer accounting systems
Balancing daily receipts
Producing daily cash sheets
Generating bills and notices
Processing bank drafts and refund checks
Assisting with month-end reports
Answering member inquiries via email and phone
Preparing scheduling calendars for meter readings and cut-offs