GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Under the supervision of the Manager of Finance and Accounting, processes accounts payable and other various accounting duties as assigned.

Primary Duties:

1. Maintain the accounts payable, records and system:
   • Establish and maintain vendor records
   • Review of invoices for approval and appropriate account code
   • Reconcile invoices to vendor statement, if provided
   • Enter and post accounts payable transactions
   • Process consumer refunds as requested by member services department
   • Print, obtain signatures and distribute accounts payable checks
   • Scan check stubs and invoices
   • Prepare month end report and reconcile subsidiary to general ledger control

2. Prepare Various Reports:
   • Monthly sales & use (excise) tax
   • Monthly state withholding tax
   • Quarterly city franchise taxes
   • Annual IRS Forms 1099
   • Annual state unclaimed property

3. Maintain Subsidiaries and Reconcile Various Accounts:
   • Accounts receivable other
   • Construction advances refundable

4. Serve as the back up to the Plant Accountant
5. Other various duties as requested by Manager of Finance and Accounting or CEO

General Duties:

6. Establishes and maintains an effective professional working relationship with co-workers and all necessary levels of management.
7. Always maintains a professional image and standards of professional conduct while working in the public, representing the Cooperative and/or conducting business on behalf of the Cooperative.
8. Plans, schedules and coordinates tasks, events and activities with Manager of Finance and Accounting to assure that all work is completed within the necessary allocated time.
9. Develops, maintains and executes a calendar and schedule of activities. Communicates and coordinates such activities with Manager of Finance and Accounting and all other necessary employees and/or necessary levels of management.
10. Scans, indexes and files all required records in a way they can be easily retrieved upon request by management.
11. Makes his/herself available to answer phone calls, provide general assistance and provide updates to the public during power outages.
12. Maintains a safe working environment.
13. Protects and maintains member confidence by safeguarding member and employee information.
14. Provides service to members and fellow employees by answering questions, helping and performing other duties as assigned.