Accounting Specialist

Berkeley Electric Cooperative • Moncks Corner, SC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

To manage accounts payable function with a focus on attention to detail, efficiency, correct coding, and adherence with sales tax regulations. To provide complete and accurate financial records and reports per established Cooperative Accounting Policies and Procedures, the RUS Uniform System of Accounts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). To provide accurate data to the vendors, members, employees, staff, and management of Berkeley Electric To provide analysis of financial results and insight into drivers of those Develop and implement recommendations for accounting policy and procedure that increase accuracy, user friendliness, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Accounting, Business or related field. Additional experience in accounts payable, cooperative accounting, capital credits, or similar may substitute for education requirement.
• Four (4) years' experience in accounts payable, accounting, or other relevant cooperative experience, plus one (1) year in position to become proficient. Additional education in accounting may substitute for experience requirement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting office procedures.
• Must be familiar with the RUS Uniform System of Accounts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as the Cooperative's accounting system.
• Must be able to use office equipment.
• Must be able to type and be proficient with operating a ten key calculator.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Must have analytical skills.
• Must understand basic computer operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree