Staff Accountant

Position will update accounting records and files to ensure accurate financial statements and reports are maintained. Responsible for administering proficient application of RUS accounting guidelines and for ensuring proper applications of generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures.

• Ensure proficient application of RUS accounting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles
• Prepare and post journal entries to general ledger
• Verify that all subsidiary journals and software modules reconcile with the general ledger balances on a daily and monthly basis for month end closing
• Set up automated reports to troubleshoot and verify module and general ledger balances
• Reconcile daily bank account activity and perform monthly accounting system bank reconciliation functions to include clearing of outstanding checks/unclaimed funds
• Report and update daily financial balances and investment notes to designated staff
• Initiate and prepare ACH and/or wire payment transactions through financial institution(s) requiring approval and processing from authorized staff; to include payroll, accounts payable and bank sweep templates
• Review proper distribution of time coding (LAFB, Fort Bliss and Native) and calculate average lineman cost on an annual basis
• Review sales tax and gross receipt reports
• Administration of cash register audits to review cash register transactions and cash on hand; review of petty cash and backup documentation for cash register replenish balances
• Coordinate the financial funding tasks associated with the Sharing Success Program and assist with final board presentation
• Setup and maintain amortization schedules for prepayments and easements within iVUE Financials
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial reports, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly budget updates
• Assist in the development of the annual department budgets
• Assist with the preparation of financial analyses, forecasts and budgeting reports
• Prepare documents requested by internal and external auditors
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures

• Maintain confidential information
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures

• B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting is required
• Accounting experience required
• Knowledge of RUS uniform system of accounts, RUS specifications, general business and accounting procedures is preferred
• Possess an analytical and mathematical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
• Ability to accomplish a variety of projects simultaneously within established deadlines
• Knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to become familiar with accounting software and programs
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license
• Insurable with the Cooperative’s auto insurance carrier
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees

• Office environment
• Subject to irregular hours
• Subject to travel, including multiple over-night stays
• 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

• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
• Must have…