Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas.

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Classification Summary:

Individuals in positions allocated to this class perform administrative work to provide specialized accounting services which result in timely and accurate financial reporting to management, government agencies and other departments and divisions as required. Primary responsibility includes providing basic financial and statistical information that is used in planning and developing effective controls.

Work is performed under the direction of the Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Senior Accountant or Accounts Payable Supervisor who evaluates performance based on the quality of financial data maintained and the accomplishment of individual and division goals and deadlines.

Essential Job Functions:

(Note:  These job functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. All employees are expected to demonstrate cooperation in working with others, deal effectively with members and practice safety consciousness.)

1. Payment Processing. Codes and schedules invoices and requests for payment by check.  Prepares and files 1099 forms for all eligible transactions. 
2. Subsidiary maintenance. Enters transactions into abandoned property, accounts payable, fleet, plant and miscellaneous accounts receivable subsidiaries.  Reconciles subsidiary detail to general ledger control totals.  
3. Research and data analysis. Prepares informational, statistical, and financial detail schedules necessary for transaction processing, reconciliations, forecasting, financial, audit and tax reporting.  Analyzes transactions for compliance with corporate procedures, regulatory requirements, and tax statutes.  Performs research as necessary to identify exceptions.
4. Reporting. Prepares financial reports, tax documentation and tax returns for management and audit review.  After approval, submits reports and returns with agencies and regulatory bodies on or before filing deadlines.   
5. Safety. Practices safe work habits in the performance of all job duties and is familiar with and follows those portions of the Cooperative Safety Manual that pertain to the position.
6. Other Essential Duties. Each employee is responsible to perform other duties as required to benefit the cooperative and its members, including responding to and/or assisting in emergency situations.

Other Job Duties:

1. Assists and supports other Accounting staff in the performance of their assigned duties.

Minimum Training and Experience:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration plus three (3) years of accounting experience, electric utility accounting experience is preferred.

Individuals in this position must maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other technology software/tools used in the department.

Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions and to communicate with other employees and the general public.

Ability to operate personal computers, copiers, calculators and other business equipment.

Ability to use discretion with confidential data.

Ability to complete various tax returns, management and regulatory reports, analyses and adjusting and closing entries.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment shall be considered on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap or disability, where otherwise qualified, or marital or veteran status.  Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. treats all employees equally without discrimination in rates of pay and other opportunities for advancement.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. has a drug-free workplace policy.

Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. participates in E-Verify.  E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases.  This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

About Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Clay Electric Cooperative is an incorporated, member-owned, not-for-profit electric power supplier, democratically organized and controlled by those it serves. Formally organized in 1937, the co-op has traditionally been known for its excellent service. The co-op is also a Touchstone Energy cooperative- a national alliance of local, member-owned electric cooperatives committed to high standards of service. Headquartered in Keystone Heights, Florida, the electric co-op is one of the largest in the United States. There are six district offices (Keystone Heights, Orange Park, Lake City, Gainesville, Salt Springs and Palatka).

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