The position provides accurate and timely direction of cash flow for the Cooperative to other sections of the accounting and service departments. The position maintains an accurate record of agency vouchers for members and reconciles bank statements. The position also provides complete and accurate financial records in accordance with the established accounting policies and procedures.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares and verifies the cash flow for bank deposits and makes daily deposits.
Maintains returned checks from bank in a subsidiary ledger and balances with general ledger at month end. Forwards NSF information to billing department for adjustment on member accounts.
Reconciles construction fund and payroll bank statements.
Verifies agency vouchers and deposits payments from the assisting agencies.
Verifies payments from partnering financial institutions and reconciles deposits associated with the payments.
Periodically audits cashier’s drawer for main office and branch office.
Backup other accounting positions with power tax, sales tax, auditor files, Operation Round Up and other daily work.
Available for accounting help member issues concerning credit cards, E-checks, corrections, and capital credits.
Balance petty cash monthly. Submit check request and receipts to AP.
Reconciles memberships & deposits from billing month end.
Prepares department credit card statements.
Assists with department journals.
Files claims for damages with insurance companies.
Follows up on payments for damages with insurance companies.
Prepares paperwork for unpaid invoices and files with the magistrate.
Helps as needed with budget preparation.
Order any supplies needed for the department.
Participates in Annual Meeting.
Assists other departments as needed.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Prior accounting experience and money handling is a plus.
Accuracy and detail are necessary for bank deposits, ledger entries, and data entry. Position requires the use of a computer/PC, typewriter, calculator, copy machine, and fax machine. A pleasant outgoing personality in dealing with members is necessary.