Staff Accountant

General Summary

Responsible for assisting in Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s (Rayburn) day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations and verifying financial transactions. Provides back up for the AP/AR process in accounting. Prepares complete and accurate posting of entries into the general ledger accounting system.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge

- Prepares general ledger entries and reviews for Rayburn, including but not limited to cash, fixed assets, capital projects, AP and AR.

- Processes Accounts Payable invoices.

- Provides back-up for other accountants and the processing and posting of AR Invoices with proper approvals.

- Supports month end and year end accounting close.

- Performs and reviews general ledger account reconciliations for assigned accounts.

- Prepares reports and analysis to support management or business requirements.

- Performs any other accounting duties pertaining to the business of Rayburn.

- Assists management as needed.

Key Accountabilities

- Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.

- Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required.

- Delegates jobs and tasks to appropriate employees, providing complete information and resources to properly complete such jobs and tasks.

- Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.

- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.

Education

Job Specifications / Skills Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related degree is required.

Experience

2 - 3 years of accounting experience

Skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office

- Proficient 10 key skills

- Strong attention to detail

- Excellent organizational skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others

Physical Demands

- Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.

- Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; open file cabinets and bend or stand as necessary