We currently have an opening for an Accounting Representative II. This role will maintain complete and accurate accounting records, to maintain complete and accurate Director and employee expense records, and to assist in maintaining custodianship of accounting records for the Corporation.

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm (Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office and 2 days remote)

Benefits:  

• Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!
• Insurance is effective your first day of employment

Retirement Security Pension plan!

• Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching!
• Annual Bonus Program!
• Tuition and Certification reimbursement!
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To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com

Major Responsibilities:

NOTE: The following are major responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to cover each aspect of the position as the scope and duties may change or be temporarily altered based on the current business needs of the Corporation. The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks as assigned by the reporting authority.

Accounting Records

• Ensure that accounting functions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and practices, consistent with industry and regulatory standards.
• Analyze financial information to prepare journal entries for general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to general ledger accounts, as required.
• Improve business efficiency around processes and responsibilities.
• Prepare monthly Special Equipment journal entry process for transformers and meters.
• Prepare journal entries for assigned accruals.

Accounts Receivable - Other 

• Process billing and collections for items sold, corporate property damaged, pole rental, Mutual Aid assistance, CIAC, rental properties, and other miscellaneous matters.
• Coordinate billing and collections information with Operations, Material Accounting, Safety, Fleet, and Payroll for Miscellaneous AR.

Accounts Payable Reports and Forms

• Contact and collect necessary information from vendors and create vendor records in ERP system.
• Process voided payments in ERP system

Accounting Reports and Forms

• Assist with preparing and distributing monthly detailed financial reports, as needed.
• Prepare account reconciliations for assigned accounts.

Cash Record

• Compile and record miscellaneous cash receipts daily.
• Maintain cash receipt records.
• Validate and reconcile cash received/issued and make corrections as needed.
• Maintain, count and balance petty cash for accounting; perform quarterly surprise cash counts of all petty cash locations, and inform the Controller of any exceptions.
• Collect policy acknowledgements from petty cash owners and receive monthly reconciliations from petty cash owners.
• Balance and reimburse the warehouse petty cash box.

Reports

• Run, save, and distribute the NISC billing system reports each month.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or equivalent and six years’ experience in accounting OR Associates Degree in Accounting or related field and 1 year experience in accounting.

Familiarity with the fundamentals of general accounting

Working knowledge of financial statement preparation.

SKILLS:

Effective oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organization and planning skills

Excellent computation and mathematical skills

Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills

Effective research and problem-solving skills

Demonstrate high degree of accuracy in all work.

Demonstrate ability to effectively work in a fast paced, high-pressure work atmosphere.

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to appropriately handle confidential information

Proficiency with MSOffice Suite including Excel, Work and Power Point.

Proficiency with 10-key calculator and data entry skills

PREFERRED:

Previous utility industry experience in accounting

CORE Competencies:

Customer Focus

Personally demonstrates that external (or internal) customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and inquires about customer satisfaction with products or services.

Communication

Communicates effectively and appropriately. Uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished. Speaks in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.

Teamwork

Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team.

Innovative Thinking

Looks out for new and innovative approaches that will improve efficiency. Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise. Recognizes and rewards people and teams who are creative and innovative.

Safety Focus 

Perform all work in a safe manner, encouraging others to do the same, reporting unsafe situations. Hold safety as an essential organizational value and promote an enterprise-wide, safety-first culture at CobbEMC.

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