Work Order Analyst (Cost Accounting)

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm

Position Summary:

The Work Order Analyst is responsible for processing and closing work orders in addition to performing reconciliations. This position will work with Purchasing with PO processing, be responsible for inquiries and reconciliations as they apply to Work Orders. The Work Order Analyst is also responsible to process special equipment capitalizations and assist with special projects and general accounting functions in Plant Accounting department as necessary. All work is performed under the guidance of the Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities

- Review and verify materials are charged directly to the work order and reconcile as built staking sheets to material charged out of the warehouse.

- Ensure that materials, labor and overhead allocations are posted, coded and/or charged to appropriate accounts.

- Prepare and distribute miscellaneous reports as required and ensure that all reports are timely and accurate.

- Maintain accurate accounting records for work orders and plant assets.

- Review Standard Cost allocations to work orders in the Work Order Close Process.

- Assist with work order processing, researching discrepancies and perform reconciliations, as needed.

- Assist with work order close process, as needed.

- Maintain the transfers, voids and abandoned work orders.

- Detailed review of work order status and financial classification.

- Work collaboratively with Purchasing, Warehouse and Engineering Operations colleagues to accomplish work tasks.

- Provide accurate information to internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner, using the most appropriate format and means of transmission.

- Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts.

Education

- High School Diploma Combination of HS Diploma (or accredited GED) and previous related work experience in a utility setting and/or similar industry. (Required)

- Associate's Degree Accounting or related field of study. (Preferred)

- Some college or technical courses in related fields. (Preferred)

Experience

- 2+ to 5 Years working in NISC or other ERP system. (Required) - 1+ to 2 Years working in an accounting role related to work order or cost accounting. (Preferred) - 2+ to 5 Years working in a work order management system. (Required) - 2+ to 5 Years comparing data contained in a variety of financial records to detect errors and discrepancies. (Required) - 2+ to 5 Years completing reports, forms and preparing financial information for management review. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) to include intermediate level skill in Excel. (Required)

- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities. (Required)

- Accuracy in daily work and other projects. (Required)

- Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines. (Required)

- Ability to communicate effectively across the organization. (Required)

- Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise utmost discretion at all times. (Required)

- Ability to work in a collaborative environment using interactive skills for effective and positive relations. (Required)

- Demonstrated excellent customer service orientation. (Required)

- Knowledge of accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data as it relates to work order processes. (Required)

- Familiarity with GAAP. (Required)

- Previous experience analyzing accounts in an accounting department. (Preferred)

- Ability to work independently to research accounts, analyze details and draw conclusions. (Required)

- Ability to extract and summarize data and make computations. (Required)

- Prior utility industry accounting experience. (Preferred)

- Familiarity of FERC chart of accounts. (Preferred)

Our benefits include:

- Company-wide annual incentive plan

- Medical, vision and dental insurance

- 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match

- Company funded Pension Plan

- On-site wellness/medical facility

- Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance

- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Paid time off and paid holidays

- Wellness program with financial rewards

- Tuition reimbursement

- Group life insurance

- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.