About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead our accounting operations and drive financial excellence across our Cooperative and its subsidiaries. This hands-on leadership role includes overseeing daily accounting functions, managing payroll processing, and developing a talented team of accounting professionals. As a key member of our finance team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency across all departments.

What You'll Do

Lead the Accounting Team

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting professionals to achieve high performance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to foster professional growth
• Delegate tasks strategically and monitor progress to meet deadlines
• Review team members' work and deliver constructive feedback
• Step in to cover for the accounting staff when needed

Oversee Accounting Operations

• Manage all accounting functions, including financial accounting, accounts payable, payroll processing, and work orders
• Conduct detailed monthly reviews of budget analyses, balance sheet accounts, and transactional activity for YVEA and its subsidiaries
• Review weekly AP runs and bi-weekly payroll processing for YVEA and Luminate
• Monitor fund levels and alert the Finance Manager to any concerns
• Investigate issues as they arise and propose effective solutions

Support Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Coordinate audit data requests and support audit fieldwork teams
• Perform financial analyses as needed
• Participate in the company-wide budget process
• Apply YVEA/Luminate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures with sound judgment

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Review and strengthen internal controls
• Update company accounting policies as appropriate
• Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Support special projects and additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting or relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration across departments
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• MBA or CPA certification
• Experience processing payroll, accounts payable, and work orders
• Electric utility accounting experience
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

About Yampa Valley Electric Association

Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) is a cooperative in Northwest Colorado that enhances the lives of its member-owners through technology and consulting resources that deliver clean, safe, and reliable electric service in an environmentally and financially responsible manner. We serve nearly 29,821 meters and over 2,840 miles of line. Our 7,000 square mile service territory extends east to the continental divide, south to almost I-70, north 10 miles into Wyoming, and west to within 25 miles of the Utah border. YVEA is in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Steamboat Springs and the surrounding area are home to practically every type of outdoor recreation one can imagine. You can ski and snowboard, snowmobile, snowshoe, and take a few hunting trips in the cooler months. The warmer months bring opportunities to raft and kayak, road bike, mountain bike, fly-fish, hike, hunt, and camp all without traveling far from your door. It truly is a recreational paradise- and we get to live here!?

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