Cost Accountant

Job Code:

Division:
Financial & Accounting Services

FT/PT Status:
Regular Full Time

Position Based In:
Hiram

Apply Before: 10/22/2026

Job Summary:

Performs duties and analyzes data relative to the processing and maintenance of work orders, special equipment, continuing property records,material inventory , general ledger subsidiaries, and appropriate report preparation for the cooperative and its subsidiary.

Responsible for organizing and directing all aspects of work orders including working knowledge of the current workplan and RUS loan.

Assists with monthly general ledger closings, these tasks include but are not limited to performing,analyzing, and verifying the month end tasks, prepares and maintains accurate audit schedules, coordinates throughout the organization with emerging accounting issues.

Prepares operating reports for internal personnel and external agencies which includes, but is not limited to, the monthly board reports, special board requests, annual property tax return, annual form 990, annual report for unclaimed property, cost of service studies, financial forecasts, and year-end form.

Performs the work order month close which includes performing, analyzing, and verifying certain end-of-the-month tasks.

Prepares the inventory of work orders as prescribed by RUS for loan purposes and permanent records. Prepares the special equipment summary as prescribed by RUS for loan purposes and permanent records.

Performs the comparison of work orders to the construction work plan.

Reviews and reports in atimely manner the miles of line constructed / retired, and the services added /retired on a monthly basis including the record unit listing

Works closely with the Operations and Engineering Departments to provide assistance with reviewing monthly workorder reports including calculations of standard to actual cost.as well as ensuring timely job closings.

Updates and maintains manual and computer subsidiaries including but not limited to continuing property records, work order plant listing, work order error listing, open andclosed work orders, and material inventory.

Serves as an agent ofGreyStone Power with external personnel and agencies including but not limitedto RUS, CFC, FFB, CoBank, financial institutions, governmental agencies, and outside auditors on various requests including annual audit and required compliance filings

Backup for Accounting team functions as needed.

• Requires a four-year college degree with a major in business or accounting or at least five years’electric cooperative experience.
• Must complete the RUS accounting course, stay current regarding content of RUS bulletins, governmental agency requirements, generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards including yellow book regulations, cooperative internal policies and procedures.

Requires a working knowledge of PC for use with MS Outlook, MS Word and ability to create andmanage Excel spread sheets to prepare, complete and distribute reports andother pertinent information to management and /or team members or other employees.

Working knowledge of Power BIand

Exhibit high degree of flexibility and ability to perform multiple duties while experiencing interruptions.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to assist other employees, other departments, and external contacts.

Require strong problem solving, organizational skills, planning skills and attention to detail.

Must adhere to the confidentiality policies adopted by the cooperative.

Must satisfactorily pass Grey Stone'spre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background, and credit background.

General office environment with frequent interruptions and considerable pressure. Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach for inventory countsand material records.

Requires flexibility to report if called to work in disaster situations.