Job Details

General Summary

Responsible for assisting in Rayburn Country Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s (Rayburn) day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations and verifying financial transactions. Provides back up for the AP/AR process in accounting. Prepares complete and accurate posting of entries into the general ledger accounting system.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge

• Prepares general ledger entries and reviews for Rayburn, including but not limited to cash, fixed assets, capital projects, AP and AR.
• Processes Accounts Payable invoices.
• Provides back-up for other accountants and the processing and posting of AR Invoices with proper approvals.
• Supports month end and year end accounting close.
• Performs and reviews general ledger account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Prepares reports and analysis to support management or business requirements.
• Performs any other accounting duties pertaining to the business of Rayburn.
• Assists management as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.
• Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required.
• Delegates jobs and tasks to appropriate employees, providing complete information and resources to properly complete such jobs and tasks.
• Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.

Job Specifications / Skills Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related degree is required.

Experience:

2 - 3 years of accounting experience

Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient 10 key skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others

Physical Demands
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; open file cabinets and bend or stand as necessary