Accountant I-IV

Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. generates electricity for the purpose of delivering cost-effective and reliable power to its Member Distribution Cooperatives. The Accountant position supports power plant accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and capital project tracking, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate and communicate plant accounting information with the plant accounting team including third-party operator personnel and plant AP clerk
• Build and maintain the relationship between GSEC and third-party plant operator
• Collaborate with third-party plant operator liaison to prepare monthly journal entries to properly and timely record plant activity in GSEC general ledger
• Review plant payables by ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained for expenditures, and that all bills are properly entered and ready to process in a timely manner
• Collaborate with plant staff to resolve any past due issues and support the process of gathering necessary information
• Facilitate communication between GSEC budget analyst and third-party plant operator and assist in preparation of plant budgets
• Assist with monitoring budget to actual expense amounts, ensuring line items do not exceed their budget
• Review and reconcile the spare parts inventory subledger to the general ledger and make necessary adjustments
• Monitor plant capital projects and assist in fixed asset accounting, as directed
• Assist in the preparation of the annual capital budget
• Perform month/year end accounting duties as assigned, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist the Accounting Team with gathering property tax information and processing statements

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 0-2 years of accounting experience required
• 2-4 years of accounting experience required
• 4-6 years of accounting experience required
• 7+ years of accounting experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and processes
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner to meet all deadlines
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy independently
• Knowledge of Excel, Power Query, and Power BI preferred

Benefits:

• Traditional Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm
• Flex Schedule: M-TH, 7:30am-5:30pm, F, 7:30am-11:30am
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k with employer match and retirement pension.
• Accrued PTO plus 9 paid holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Employee assistance resources.
• Ongoing learning, training, and professional growth.
• Work-life balance and support strong family values.