Accounting Clerk

Job Purpose

Position will perform complex clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting assignments and prepare accounting statements and reports for General Accounting, Plant Accounting, and Consumer Accounting.

• Assist in training and direction of clerical personnel
• Prepare accounting reports and various accounting statements
• Generate summary sheets to be used by supervisor or auditor
• Proof accounting reports for clerical accuracy; generate various reports which identify discrepancies, research prior history, and contact appropriate management for further investigation when needed
• Post journal entries
• May process payroll and prepare necessary payroll reports
• Allocate expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures
• Aid Customer Service Representatives and staff in solving problems and issues relating to accounting functions and member/consumer questions
• Process data accurately and timely by appropriate dates
• Communicate with vendors for orders and/or verification of invoice/product; and employees for the purpose of sharing ideas, communication of corrections and clear expectations of work product, as needed
• Provide account research support to members/consumers
• Assist in data entry, verification processes, and close outs of accounting departments
• Learn RGEC’s Tariff and department policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
• Maintain confidential information

• Minimum three (3) years of related experience required
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures, with ability to train other in related practices and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software
• 10 –key by touch and other related office equipment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees
• Possess a valid Texas drivers’ license
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• Office environment
• To ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees
• Overtime hours may be required

• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
  
  Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job
• Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights
• Traveling

• N/A

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.