General Accountant

Mountain View Electric Association • Limon, CO

13h • $36 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is one of the fastest growing mission-driven and member-owned electric cooperatives in Colorado. With offices in Falcon and Limon, our service territory spans 5,000 square miles from the foothills outside of Colorado Springs through the rolling plains of eastern Colorado. While a lot has changed in our industry since we were incorporated as a not-for-profit electric cooperative in 1941, MVEA still operates on the values we started with years ago—integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Today, MVEA is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 58,500 members and over 68,500 meters in portions of eight counties. Our electric cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,500 miles of distribution line. We are a respected leader in the distribution cooperative industry due to a long history of safety, reliable service, member engagement, financial health, rate stability, and employee dedication. To learn more about MVEA and the communities we serve, visit www.mvea.coop . Top Reasons to Work with Us: Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match Stable and Growing Company Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Great Company Culture We are currently seeking a qualified General Accountant for our Limon office. This position is responsible for performing a variety of activities in support of the Accounting Team, including, but not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Three (3) years of accounting and/or payroll experience; or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and extensive knowledge to effectively use current Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to understand and apply the accounting cycle, which includes keeping records of financial transactions, understanding why it is kept, understand the meaning of accounts payable, accounts receivable, income, general ledger, journals, income statements and balance sheets.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Must be able to research and analyze data.
• Self-motivated, well organized, personable, and able to exercise discretion, and use sound judgment in dealing with people and confidential information.
• Communicate and interact effectively with members and co-workers in a courteous, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and confidentially processes all new-hire payroll setup and maintains current employee records, including W-4 withholding updates, 401(k) and medical deductions and benefits, direct deposit information, and pay rate adjustments, etc.
• Reviews and verifies all employee hours prior to payroll submission.
• Transmits payroll to the bank accurately and on schedule.
• Distributes electronic paystubs to employees.
• Reconciles and pays monthly statements for medical insurance, life insurance, and defined retirement plans.
• Records and transmits monthly payroll taxes and 401(k) contributions to the appropriate entities.
• Processes payroll month-end and secondary distribution.
• Prepares and reconciles quarterly state and federal payroll tax reports and filings, ensuring accurate and timely submission to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepares, reviews, and reconciles annual W-2 and W-3 forms to ensure accuracy and compliance before submission.
• Coordinates distribution of W-2s to employees and resolves any discrepancies.
• Reconciles all bank accounts to the General Ledger.
• Oversees the company credit card program, includes issuing or cancelling cards, processing limit adjustments, and maintaining cardholder records.
• Reviews monthly charges and manages the timely import and reconciliation of credit card transactions into the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Creates and maintains retiree medical insurance accounts including order creation, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• Process monthly EFT payments for retirees.
• Responsible for timely filing of yearly reports; including System Award Management (SAM), Public Utility Commission (PUC) Annual Report, and Colorado Secretary of State Periodic Report.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off
• Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match
• Stable and Growing Company
• Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Great Company Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED