Accountant I (Open to filled)

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial data, extracts, and defines relevant information.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assists in ensuring compliance with GAAP, Rural Development Utilities Programs (RDUP), IRS, and FERC requirements.
• Initiates and processes journal entries for various accounts.
• Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and researches differences.
• Assists in the preparation of internal and external financial reports, variance explanations, and researching accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Assists with system upgrades as needed.
• Supports and assists respective designated areas of the department in completing their assigned duties and responsibilities.

Accounts Payable Specifics

• Compiles, processes, verifies, and reconciles invoices, ensuring proper general ledger coding and timely payment in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Reconciles vendor statements, researches, and resolves vendor payment issues.
• Complies with state sales tax requirements by properly accruing sales tax on invoices.
• Prepares and files monthly and annual sales tax returns accurately and on time.
• Prepares and processes payment cycles with monthly reconciliation of the cash, payables, and expense accounts.
• Maintains the integrity of the vendor master file by collecting proper documentation, including W-9 forms.
• Prepares 1099 forms for all appropriate vendors.
• Prepares, analyzes, and posts the monthly accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and procurement card transactions to the general ledger.
• Utilizes the delivered PeopleSoft receipt accrual functionality to properly record the company’s open liabilities at month end.
• Assists in the annual audit process by providing analysis, supporting schedules, or documentation as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related area required.
• If in a related area, a minimum of 18 hours of college-level accounting is required.
• Zero (0) to Four (4) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Excel and ERP.
• PeopleSoft applications preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization, including external contacts.
• Provides thorough and timely communication to leadership, peers, and stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Ability to perform under changing circumstances and deadlines.
• Excellent documentation and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Research and analytical skills.

Additional Notes

• Hybrid Remote Schedule available (blend of remote and onsite work).
• Primarily an inside position with usual office conditions; may require regular lifting up to twenty (20) pounds and occasional climbing of step ladders.
• May require working outside normal hours.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate.