ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST - Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Marana, AZ - EXPIRED

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Posted on: 09-26-2014 in Marana, AZ

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Job Information:

Company: Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Supervisor of Accounting, and works with Accounting and all other departments. The position performs activities related to the accurate processing of authorized invoices; records, updates and reconciles financial information; and provides instructions and/or accounting support to other personnel in accordance with established practices. The Cooperative supports a positive work environment that emphasizes the Company’s current mission statement and core values.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for accounts payable functions including but not limited to:

1. Maintain vendor file ensuring that approved vendors have proper documentation in file as required per company policy, procedures and federal and state requirements. Maintains the vendor list in IVUE, limiting the number of duplicate vendors and ensuring that only active vendors are approved vendors.
2. Verify that invoices and purchase orders contain the correct account, department and expense codes and is also entered into the accounting system with correct accounting codes.
3. Verify that invoices have the proper approvals and have properly been received both manually and electronic, prior to processing of payment.
4. Responsible for calculating the proper amount of sales/use tax to be paid on invoices. Responsible for filing archiving paid invoices electronically and manually following company policies and procedures. Responsible for paying invoices in a timely manner taking advantage of discounts and minimizing late fees. Works closely with the accounting supervisor and Manager of Finance and Accounting in managing cash flow.
5. Upon request, prepares timely reports, research, analysis, and presentations for Management.
6. Assist with budget preparation, develops standard budget analysis reports and gathers, extracts and compiles data.
7. Completes detail reports specific to the electric utility industry and records information through monthly journals to the General Ledger.
8. Assists with monthly and year-end closing processes including the annual external audit.
9. Assists General Accountant and Accounting Supervisor with the allocation and retirement of Capital Credit process.       Assist with the handling of customer calls and questions concerning capital credits, including assisting with estate retirements.
10. Creates a positive customer service friendly atmosphere to ensure the Accounting Department’s goal of meeting internal and external customers’ needs is met.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The Accountant/Accounts Payable must have the following minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline preferred.
2. At least five years’ experience in accounting and bookkeeping of which three years need to be in an accounts payable position.
3. Proficiency in data entry, typing, spelling and grammar, filing systems and have a strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MicroSoft Office, Internet Explorer, and other related computer programs. Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and financial statements.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion in connection with departmental data, invoices and member information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Effective working knowledge of RUS accounting procedures, System of Accounts, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2. Demonstrated documentation skills, research and resolution, and data analysis. Completion of the Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Accounting Course preferred.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of National Information Systems Cooperative (NISC) computer programs for Accounting.

 

1. I PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

 

The work is performed predominantly in an air-conditioned, smoke-free office environment.

 

The job requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, to lift and move reports and documents and walk with them from a work station to other areas of the Company as required. The use of stairs frequently is required. The job involves 70% sitting; 30% standing; 20% walking, and 10% bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and reaching.

 

The individual must be able to reach over his or her head 10% of the time, and consistently move on his or her feet 20% of the time. Occasionally the position requires lifting 10 pounds from a waist level overhead, and occasionally lifting 11 to 30 pounds from the floor or waist level overhead. The position requires extensive fine finger dexterity, including simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive movements, including typing, with both hands.

 

If interested in this position, please send a letter of interest and resume to: Human Resources, Trico Electric Cooperative, P. O. Box 930, Marana, AZ 85653, FAX to (520) 547-4842, or email [email protected] as soon as possible. Emails are preferred. Completed applications must be received by 9/30/2014.