Accounting Manager

Homer Electric Association•Homer, AK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team at our Homer, Alaska, location. In this role, you will supervise, lead, and develop accounting staff, manage accounting workflows, maintain a strong audit-ready control environment, provide technical accounting guidance, evaluate accounting treatment alternatives, support financial system initiatives, collaborate across departments, advise leadership on accounting matters, and support special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business field is required
Five (5) years of professional accounting experience
Proficiency with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, and standard business software
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while providing clear guidance to staff and internal stakeholders
Valid Alaska driver's license, or ability to obtain one, and a good driving record consistent with Cooperative requirements

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Electric utility accounting experience preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead, and develop accounting staff to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent accounting activities
Manage accounting workflows, priorities, and resources to support month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain a strong audit-ready control environment and support internal and external audits
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex or non-routine matters and help ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards
Evaluate accounting treatment alternatives and recommend positions based on compliance, risk, and organizational impact
Support financial system initiatives, including implementation, upgrades, testing, data validation, and process optimization
Collaborate across departments to ensure accounting practices aligning with operational activity, financial reporting needs, and organizational objectives
Advise leadership on accounting matters, reporting issues, controls, and financial systems improvement
Support special projects and initiatives consistent with the scope of the position