Staff Accountant I-II

GOLDEN SPREAD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant (I, II) performs essential accounting duties for assigned areas with accuracy and timeliness. Under the direction of the Manager of Treasury and Accounting Services, this position works closely with our vendors, accounts payable team and accounts receivable team to ensure timely vendor payments and monthly Member billing. Responsibilities include reviewing AP/AR activity, performing monthly accounting tasks, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and supporting consolidated financial reporting for Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GSEC) and its subsidiaries. This position also supports accounting for commercial and commodity transactions, bank reconciliations, and other tasks as requested by the Manager of Treasury and Accounting Services and the Controller. Work performed in this role has a direct financial impact on GSEC and an indirect impact on its Members. While this role is an individual contributor, the Staff Accountant (I, II) is responsible for cross training, taking initiative, finding solutions, and escalating when needed. This role is also responsible for exhibiting GSEC’s and our Member’s cooperative culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
0-2 years of accounting experience required (Staff Accountant I).
2-4 years of accounting experience required (Staff Accountant II).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and processes.
Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner to meet all deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Excel, Power Query, and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

Review accounts payable by ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained for expenditures, and that all bills are properly entered and ready to process in a timely manner.
Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close monthly books.
Process accounts payable invoices.
Process and reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense reports.
Process payments to GSEC Directors and Member cooperatives.
Perform month/year end accounting duties as assigned, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Review and make final approval for posting into the A/P module
Prepare/review annual 1099 tax reporting.
Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual FERC filings.
Prepare monthly accounts receivable entries.
Assist in monthly billing of all Members and miscellaneous receivables.
Assist in preparation of annual audits, annual reports, and cost reports for regulatory entities.
Reconcile bank statements, Line of Credit, Long Term Debt balances, and CFC balances.
Prepare and process cash transactions such as but not limited to miscellaneous deposits, withdrawals, payments, and investments.
Prepare necessary correcting, reversing and reclassing general ledger journal entries.
Support accounting for fixed assets and depreciation.
Generate special reports, conduct research on projects as assigned
Perform analysis and respond to external audit inquiries related to general accounting and bank accounts as required.
Other duties as assigned.