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.

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is required or currently working toward such degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Accounting experience preferred. Previous electric utility accounting experience helpful.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: A working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and familiarity with RUS Uniform System of Accounts is helpful.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must be skilled in the use of a personal computer. Must possess experience and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be skilled in dealing with and communicating with people both within and outside the organization. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must have the ability to follow instructions to properly complete governmental reports.

About Petit Jean Electric Co-op Corporation

Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

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