Purpose of Position

The staff accountant provides for the prompt and accurate reconciling of all cash, accounts receivable and revenue transactions, as well as various balance sheet accounts. Maintains capital credit balance sheet accounts and provides schedules for utility rate analysis for Inland and neighboring utilities.

Core Competencies

   Quality Work:  Produce thorough, high quality work with minimal errors.  Seek feedback, make corrections as needed.  Identify problems and solve them.  Strive to improve processes.  Work collaboratively with co-workers to implement systematic changes.

   Productivity:  Complete assigned work in a timely fashion.  Utilize slow periods productively.  Produce amount and volume at expected speed.

   Technical Skills/Job Knowledge:  Demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved.  Duly perform assigned duties.  Keep current on changes and be competent with all technology necessary to perform job.

   Communication: Clearly convey oral and written communication.  Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner.  Listen well; respond appropriately and respectfully.

   Teamwork/Ability to Work with Others: Demonstrate ability to work in a positive manner with co-workers and/or members with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc.  Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others.  Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships.  Contribute effectively to group efforts.  Promote harmony; agree to disagree without damaging relationships.

   Accountability:  Maintain excellent attendance and provide additional assistance after normal working hours when needed.  Be reliable, prepared and accept responsibility for work and actions.

   Integrity:  Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all co-workers and membership.

   Professionalism:  Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect.  Dress in work attire appropriate to the position.  Communicate business information in a timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation.

   Support of Cooperative Goals:  Support cooperative goals and adhere to all policies and procedures.  Contribute effectively in support of the cooperative.

Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems. Explore multiple sources for answers, as required. Be able to identify hidden problems and propose solutions.

Job Responsibilities

   Posts and reconciles daily cash, accounts receivable and revenue transaction totals to daily cash sheet.

   Reconciles daily cash sheet, troubleshooting with NISC and member services as needed.

   Provides support for assigned departmental budgets.  Works with managers to ensure all costs are budgeted accurately. Inputs/transfers yearly budget into computer.

   Prepares utility rate comparison schedules.

   Reconciles all bank accounts/statements daily and monthly.

   Balances subsidiary accounts receivables and other accounts monthly.

Inland Power & Light Company

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