Accounting Specialist (AP)

Company Overview

Victoria Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-focused electric utility cooperative with a rich history spanning over 75 years. We are dedicated to serving our community by providing reliable electric power while upholding the cooperative principles that guide our operations and decision-making.

Summary

The Accounting Specialist will perform a variety of financial, administrative and clerical tasks as an integral member of the Financial Services team. The ideal candidate’s principal responsibilities will include managing the efficiency of the accounts payable process, ensuring vendor invoicing and cooperative finances are accurate and that vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits along with balancing daily transaction reports. As part of the team, it will also be expected that monthly they generate electronic receivables and disbursement files submitted to the financial institution and prepare reconciliation reports related to fleet, cooperative administrative expenditures and bank transactions. Other miscellaneous tasks and reconciliations completed quarterly and annually consist of Other Accounts Receivable billing, financial statement audit preparation, capital and operating budget analysis, fuel tax refunds, property tax and 1099s. Successful Accounting Specialists will have a combination of social and technical skills including, but not limited to, critical thinking, attention to detail, organized, professional and have the ability to express oneself orally, in writing and works well as part of a team. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office Products. Preferred experience for the ideal candidate involves knowledge of the operations of a rural electric cooperative, accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintaining accurate general ledgers and applicable financial, administrative and regulatory standards, rules and regulations that control the operations.

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community through your financial expertise, we invite you to apply for the Accounting Specialist position at Victoria Electric Cooperative today!

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

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Work Location: In person