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Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) is a progressive electric utility cooperative located in northeastern Oregon along the beautiful Columbia River, offering a wide variety of activities year round. UEC is experiencing rapid growth in the commercial and industrial area and has a challenging position for the right candidate.  Offering a “four tens” work schedule, strong benefits, and generous retirement program this is a unique opportunity for a rewarding career with an exciting organization in the growing community of Hermiston Oregon. 

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for keeping a complete and systematic set of records and ledger accounts recording financial transactions and the financial status of the Cooperative and its subsidiary. Maintains accounting records to ensure compliance with GAAP and RUS accounting standards.  Assist with monthly closings, account analysis, and budgeting. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Rural Utility Services accounting standards.
• Assists with the month-end general ledger, closing entries, and month-end procedures ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes financial information in order to prepare balance sheet, profit & loss statements, and other reports.
• Maintains and reconciles the fixed asset system to the general ledger including cost, accumulated depreciation and work-in-process.
• Maintains the equipment management system to ensure reports accurately reflect transportation and equipment costs.
• Upholds the integrity of the accounting systems according to RUS Uniform System of Accounts, and other governing bodies.

JOB DUTIES may include other duties as assigned.

• Identifies control weaknesses, communicates to management, and implements changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
• Supports controller with special projects as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation and coordination of annual budgets, forecasting, and cost of service analysis.
• Provides assistance and advice to ensure that UEC accounting functions adhere to applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulation.
• Coordinates, supervises and ensures that duties are completed timely and accurately by the clerical employee(s) working under the direction of the Accountant.
• Prepares, analyzes, and provides accurate and timely work order/plant accounting statistical reports.
• Works with other departments as necessary to ensure the accuracy of work order labor and materials reporting.
• Directs cycle inventory accounting processes.
• Develops and sustains a current and thorough understanding of RUS plant accounting systems in order to ensure timely and accurate preparation of plant construction records and supporting data for requesting loan funds and for audits.
• Ensures the equipment management system is operating as intended and provides reports that accurately reflect transportation and equipment costs for UEC. Prepares, and submits to Manager of Finance for review, all vehicle, equipment and fuel related tax reports.
• Assists the Controller in the preparation of financial data required for forecasting and/or planning.
• Assures policies are being followed and recommends improvement.
• Monitors and confirms accurate records of fixed asset and depreciation are maintained.
• Supports the preparation of UEC's annual budget; provides accurate and timely budget variance reports to Department Managers on a monthly basis.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
• Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor and/or manager.

Minimum Requirements (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE):

Education:  

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with

major emphasis in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:  

Five (5) or more years of experience in general accounting in a comparable organization, with

RUS or electric utility accounting experience highly preferred.  Completion of RUS

Correspondence Accounting Course is required within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply basic accounting/mathematical concepts to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software.

• Successful completion of RUS Accounting Course required within one year of employment.

• Valid Driver’s License required for occasional business travel.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

Come join a growing business in the energy distribution field that is community minded and become part of our proud and successful Utility team!