Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative • South Pittsburg, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SVEC is looking for a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our team! This position is full-time and reports to the South Pittsburg, TN office. OBJECTIVES: This position is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and timely accounts payable records, processing payments, supporting vendor relationships, assisting with month-end accounting processes, generating financial reports and protecting the Cooperative's assets through careful review, reconciliation, and documentation.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively manage unique core responsibilities
• Terrific accuracy and attention to details
• Discretion with sensitive information
• Talent for recognizing inconsistent or invalid data
• General understanding of accounting principles
• Proficient in the use of computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must live in the SVEC service area or be willing to relocate to the service area

Responsibilities

• Compare invoices to receiving reports and purchase orders, verify invoice accuracy, and produce checks or electronic payments.
• Process payables to ensure accurate and timely payment of Cooperative liabilities.
• Maintain and reconcile subsidiary records for customer receivables, deposits, and other detailed asset and liability accounts.
• Perform online payable functions to maintain the Cooperative's credit standing.
• Prepare and post journal entries as needed.
• Prepare federal tax documents for accounts payable vendors.
• Maintain W-9's and tax exemption forms for the cooperative.
• Assist with the Month-End Closing processes for the Cooperative.
• Assist with Cooperative incoming and outgoing mail
• Processing member payments and posting to respective member accounts
• Prepare reports documenting account or program activity.
• Serve as a Cooperative contact for accounts payable issues and inquiries.
• Perform other corporate and accounting duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• a 401(k) (with Co-op matching)
• Retirement Security plan
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation leave
• 10 paid holidays, annually
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• healthcare reimbursement account
• healthcare flexible spending account
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level