Plant Accountant

About the role

Manages the accounting flow of capital/plant operations of the Cooperative. Responsible for processing work orders to ensure proper inventory and asset allocations. Ensures the accuracy and completion of cooperative plant accounting records. Prepares and coordinates the requests for reimbursements related to FEMA and mutual aid storm events. Initiates and monitors damage billing reimbursements related to theft and damages to cooperative assets.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles inventory, work order and fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger monthly.
• Reconciles construction and retirement work-in-progress to the general ledger monthly.
• Responsible for setup and maintenance of construction units and record units, including periodic calculation and updating standard costs.
• Ensures proper work plan numbers and years are assigned to work orders and ensures tag numbers are applied to fixed assets appropriately.
• Calculates depreciation for fixed assets monthly.
• Presents fuel and transportation cost allocations and related journals.
• Calculates overhead rates and ensures they are properly applied to open work orders.
• Reconciles all work order costs to staking sheets and/or as-builts, research discrepancies and closes work orders to plant.
• Sumsmarizes data and prepares Inventory of Work Orders reports and Special Equipment reports to meet Rural Utilities Service (RUS) reporting and loan fund requisition requirements.
• Identifies and initiates refunds for excess contributions in aid-to-construction.
• Reviews of fixed asset and construction contractor invoices in preparation for payment; including proper rate, tag, classification and coding.
• Maintains FEMA documentation after qualifying events and assists in preparing project worksheets.
• Obtains and maintains a thorough working knowledge of Cooperatives software systems as pertains to duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Prepares reports, correspondence and audit work papers, as required.
• Performs all duties assigned by supervision.
• Emergency response coverage, as needed.

  Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, business, mathematics, or related field is required. Minimum three (3) years of experience in accounting or experience with work order processes, field engineering, and utility knowledge required. RUS or FERC accounting experience preferred. Utilization of a work order/accounting software system preferred. Experience in general utilities, contracting or construction is a plus. Experience in lieu of education: Eight (8) years of experience in accounting and/or work order processes, field engineering, or utility knowledge will be considered.
  • Certification/License, etc.: Certificates and/or licenses relevant to utilities, accounting or work order processing are preferred. Must be willing to actively pursue industry related training including but not limited to CFC, NRECA, and Accounting classes.

  Qualifications

  • A solid understanding of work order processing and accounting principles.
  • Strong ability to analyze financial information is required.
  • An understanding of the electric utility industry is desired.
  • An understanding of the work order process flow used by an electric utility preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to accuracy and detail required.

  Skills

  • A solid understanding of work order processing and accounting principles.
  • Strong ability to analyze financial information is required.
  • An understanding of the electric utility industry is desired.
  • An understanding of the work order process flow used by an electric utility preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to accuracy and detail required.

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