Accountant - Payroll & General

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience, Education and Licensure

High school graduate, including specialized training in general accounting and data processing, required. Associate’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of two years of RUS accounting experience preferred. Must successfully complete USDA RUS Accounting Course within first 18 months of serving in the position.  Will be required to continue with the training requirements of the Cooperative.  Must have and be able to maintain a clean driving record, as the use of a company vehicle is required in the course of this job.

(b)  Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business and computer systems information.  Must possess proficient skill in communicating with people in a courteous and tactful manner.

(c)  Skills/Abilities

Ability to utilize office automation technology, such as calculator, personal computer and the ability to handle confidential information. At minimum, must display a basic knowledge of computers and associated computing skills.  Will be required to learn job specific computer software.  Must be interested in developing skills in order to take on increased responsibilities.

• PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL and OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Physical Demands
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; talk, hear, and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work Environment
  • Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office or environmental conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
  • To perform the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work irregular hours outside of normal business hours on an occasional basis.

5)     GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Adherence to all Cooperative policies and procedures is expected by the employee at all times.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality as required.

6)     REPORTS TO:    

Manager of Accounting

7)     DIRECTS:

None

Management retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.