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This Job Description covers three separate accounting levels, when applying please note which position you are interested in.

Positions Summary:

Utility Accountant I:

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt The Utility Accountant I maintains accurate accounting of accounts payable, cash disbursements, work orders, miscellaneous accounting. Processes vendor invoices and purchases orders, tracks payments, keeps accurate records and reconciles statements, sub ledgers, transactions and accountings. This position provides clerical, administrative, and financial support to the account department.

Utility Accountant II:

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt May include a combination of duties within Utility Accountant I in addition to the following. Responsible for accurate financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and regulatory support. Prepares and posts journal entries and supports monthly close processes. Maintains documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls. Participation in compiling data into meaningful reports for analysis. Provides support to other departments.

Utility Accountant III:

FLSA Status:

Exempt May include a combination of duties included in Utility Accountant I and II in addition to the following: responsible for ongoing evaluation and accuracy of general ledger and related records to support accurate financial statements. Compiles data into useful information and reports for regular analysis about the impacts on business decisions. Performs complex accounting assignments and exercise judgement in applying accounting principles to interpret data and develop solutions. While assisting in developing reporting needs, implementation of new reports and policies and procedures. Qualifications

Utility Accountant I:

• Two Years of related work experience or associate degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience working with a utility preferred

Utility Accountant II:

• Four Years of Accounting/ Financial related work experience with a bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields.
• Experience working with a utility preferred or demonstrated competency.
• Knowledge of FERC, RUS, and federal and state accounting requirements preferred.

Utility Accountant III:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, data analytics with a finance or accounting focus preferred.
• Must be proficient in accounting areas of FERC, RUS, and federal and state accounting
• Knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Meridian IQ/ Tableau preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Self-motivated/takes initiative
• Highly accurate, detail oriented, confidential, and extremely organized
• Working Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Use of keyboard, keypad, 10 key (calculator)
• Occasional lifting to 35 pounds Competencies
• Safety Awareness and Participation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Ethics and Integrity
• Adaptability
• Communication Range of Duties and Responsibilities
• Full cycle of accounts payable activities including organizing and keying invoices for payment, management of invoice approval workflows, filing in electronic libraries and preparing multiple weekly checks and ACH runs.
• Accurate and timely payment of all expenses incurred by OTEC, including Accounts Payable and Consumer Refunds.
• Post ACH payments and insufficient funds to member accounts.
• Bill and track yearly minimum irrigation contracts, subdivision billings, other accounts receivable for pole contacts, work order billings, permits and sanctions.
• Maintain and balance detailed journals and accounts with record management of cash posting, credit cards, e-checks, kiosks, and bank accounts.
• Assist in month-end closing of books to process financial statements.
• Collaborate with Utility Accountants and cross-train in payroll, plant accounting, and accounts payable.
• Assist with review functions of internal controls for procedures related to accounting, the financial statement audit and single audit.
• Compiles a variety of financial, statistical, budgetary, tax, and accounting analysis reports.
• Assist in assuring accuracy of General Ledger, subsidiary ledgers and financial statement through general ledger maintenance and accounting, including reconciling, preparing and entering journal entries, and month-end/ year-end close.
• Provide grant accounting and grant compliance support.
• Participation in cooperative strategy and initiatives.
• Interdepartmental support: (assisting personnel in other departments with accounting related problem solving, researching, and compiling data)
• OTEC Member Foundation bookkeeping in QuickBooks
• 1099 reporting for vendors
• Keep accurate vendor records.
• Maintain confidentiality and strictly follow internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory standards and procedures.
• Other clerical support to the accounting department as needed.

This is a full-time position. This position requires the employee be available for work outside the normal daily work period. Travel may be required within the OTEC service territory during the business day and infrequently overnight. Occasional out of the area travel is expected to attend various activities such as meetings, training, and other events. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.