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General Purpose of Job This position will share responsibility for accounts payable and receivable to support the daily accounting activities of the Cooperative, its month-end process, year-end audit process and various special projects; general ledger transactions and reports, balancing, reconciliations; depreciation, tax reports, cash receipts and disbursements, fixed assets and asset management. Requirements Associate degree with 3 years of experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the cooperative.

General Accounting:

• Journal entries-enter correcting and fixed journal entries as needed
• Audit schedules-maintain assigned audit spreadsheets to ensure accurate reporting to auditors, respond to external auditor inquires as directed.
• Account analysis-review general ledger accounts to identify data entry errors and budget trends
• Month-end entries-calculate/enter appropriate accruals and allocations for month-end closing

Accounting Specialist II Created Date:

10/2023

• Budgeting-perform data analysis for annual budget; prepare, analyze and distribute monthly budget reports to departments utilizing budget and accounting software
• GL account reconciliation-monitor and reconcile account transactions
• Write and update job scripts
• Maintain accurate records and retention in accordance with records retention policy

Accounts Payable:

• Invoice processing-match appropriate supporting documents and authorizations for invoice data entry; ensure appropriate taxes are paid or accrued in accordance with Florida tax code
• Payment process/check print-ensure legitimate business expenses are disbursed to the correct vendor with proper supporting documentation, approval and payment amount
• P-card transactions-review for appropriate supporting documentation, authorization and taxation
• Expense reports- review and enter employee expense reports for reimbursement
• Materials-monitor and resolve materials that remain uninvoiced Shared disciplines as assigned:
• Plant Accounting-review and verify work orders submitted for closing to ensure proper coding and accuracy of material and labor against database; prepare reports to monitor accuracy, closing time frame, and Public Service Commission inspection audits; manage work order records
• Asset Management-Maintain general plant list and values; add and retire assets, manage general plant projects in coordination with department project managers; perform depreciation adjustments as appropriate; resolve project cost discrepancies
• Misc. Receivable-Prepare miscellaneous receivable invoices for damage claims, medical insurance, sale of materials, pole attachments, employee purchases; manage collections process
• Large Power-Utilize metering software to read substation meters; coordinate with meter tech services, Engineering and IT departments to troubleshoot system and reading errors; assemble and analyze data; provide reports to requesting parties
• Credit Balance Refund/Unclaimed property-process credit balance refund checks and manage reissue requests; maintain database, file report and remit payment for unclaimed property in accordance with state statutes; print capital credit checks
• Taxes - Property-budget for, prepare, file and pay property tax return; research and develop taxable property value of corporate property, plant and equipment and reconcile spreadsheets with general ledger for tax return preparation
• Sales and Use- Prepare property tax return; applicable fixed entries, maintain working knowledge of Florida sales tax code
• Franchise and Municipal-Calculate and remit; provide requested reports for audit by city Job Specific Competencies
• Technical Accounting knowledge and

Expertise:

Solid understanding of cost accounting principles, account balancing, and reconciliation. Grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting systems, and automated accounting tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and advanced Excel, as well as web-based software for accounting and tax reporting. Demonstrated ability to use a 10-key calculator.

• Attention to

Detail and Accuracy:

planning, organizational, and documentation skills. Ability to prepare spreadsheets, manage moderately complex issues while escalating more challenging problems.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

customer service and interpersonal skills for interacting with managers, employees, vendors, subcontractors, and government agencies, along with communication skills to prepare accurate correspondence, reports, and coordinate accounting matters across departments; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Time Management, Workload Prioritization and Confidentiality:

Exhibits the ability to meet deadlines, manage stress in dynamic environments, multitask effectively, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in independent decision-making.

Work schedule:

Hours Not Specified Salary:

Employer will discuss with applicant

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