Accountant

NUECES ELECTRIC COOP INC • Robstown, TX • 4d ago

Join Our Team at Nueces Electric Cooperative!

At Nueces Electric Cooperative, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and excited to grow. We're more than just a utility-we're a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to serving our community.

We're currently seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting Department in Robstown/Calallen, TX. This role is ideal for a skilled and detail-oriented professional who has an eye for numbers and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. If you have experience in the utility infrastructure or feel you can contribute to our business and member needs, we want to hear from you!

At NEC, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and life insurance. If you're looking for a fulfilling career with a company that values its employees and the communities we serve, apply today and become part of the NEC family!

Job Details

Employment Type:

Full-time

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Industry:

Electric Utility

Primary Responsibilities

This position plays a critical role in supporting the integrity and functionality of the Cooperative's financial systems. The Matrix provides a clear framework for the responsibilities, interdependencies, and accountability within the Accounting Department, allowing this role to effectively cross-reference duties, ensure compliance, and support continuity across all accounting functions. Position professionally protects the company's accounting systems by establishing and maintaining highly accurate accounting records and preparing corresponding financial reports. Ensures an effective and efficient recording of events at the Cooperative by providing for the proper accounting of labor, transportation, payroll, and other expenses to ensure proper disbursement of company funds. This structured approach not only promotes transparency and accuracy but also enhances coordination among team members, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded, validated, and reported in accordance with established standards and Cooperative goals

Essential Job Functions

Prepares and reconciles General Journal entries and maintains subsidiary ledgers for accurate posting to the General Ledger.

Assists with cash management and daily operations by keying the cash journal, monitoring cash flow, and reconciling monthly bank statements.

Maintains depreciation schedules and accurate asset values for Distribution and General Plant on a monthly basis.

Ensures accurate reconciliation and disposal records for retired or abandoned General Plant assets

Supports reconciliation of the retail subsidiary and affiliated retail operations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with accounting procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Up to three years of relevant experience and training

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong proficiency in fundamental and applied mathematics, including the ability to perform accurate calculations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.

Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data using charts, tables, and graphs. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and similar tools for financial modeling, data analysis, and performing complex functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formulas, and basic statistical functions.

Familiarity with accounting software and the ability to learn new financial systems and technologies. Must be self-motivated.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Three years related experience

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