Accountant I
Company: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentFinancial Services
LocationPlymouth, NH
Position TypeFull Time
Salary$65,000 - $80,000
Requisition2024-34
Date2024.08.29
DescriptionThe Position:Reporting to the Controller, thisposition
will assist in planning, directing, reviewing all accounting
functionsto provide timely and accurate financial reports in
accordance with establishedaccounting policies and procedures and
FERC chart of accountsthat will resultin the efficient management
of NHEC. In addition, assist in accounting for work orders to
assureaccurate and current property records within established
policies andrequirements of FERC.Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the strategic goalsof NHEC by assisting in the
processof developing, reporting on, and achieving Balanced
Scorecard objectives.
- Supportsthe cultural goals of NHEC by exhibiting
self-leadership, developing andmaintaining effective working
relationships, being results oriented andinnovative, and seeks
feedback.
- Increasesprofessional and technical knowledge by attending
educational classes, readingprofessional magazines, and
participating in professional societies, as wellengage in process
improvement training and initiatives
- Affirmsthat the General Ledger balances are accurate by
reviewing the activity postedto the financial records of NHEC and
reconciling balances to subsidiaryledgers.
- Provideshistorical financial information to management by
compiling data and generatingreports as assigned.
- Assists in the monthlyclosing of NHEC's financial recordsby
preparing journalentries as needed.
- Assists in the monthlyclosing of NHEC'sfinancial records by
inputting journalentries to the General Ledger and monitors the
stage ofcompletion for the closing process.
- Provides backupto the Accounts Payable Specialist by
periodically preparingthe weekly check run process in their
absence.
- Provides backupto the Accountant by monitoring cash
transactions and wire transfers.
- Assistsin the external auditing process by developing and
providing various schedulesrequired by the outside audit firm. This
includes follow-up questions oranalysis work that may arises.
- Assists the Work Order Cost Accountant with the monthlyclosing
process for work ordersto ensure work orders are accurate by
verifying the accuracy of transactions posted to the work orders
and ensure work orders are posted to the continuing property
records in atimely manner.
- Ensuresan efficient and effective accounting function is
maintained by providingback-up support as requested.
- Improvescorporate safety performance by maintaining a safe and
clean workingenvironment, participating in department safety
meeting, adhering to EmployeeSafety Rules and Procedures,
recognizing at risk behaviors and conditions andtaking corrective
actions or providing feedback.
- Performs other duties as assignedThe Person:
- First and foremost, someonewho will be energized and excited
about NHEC's missionand will thrivewith the opportunity to enhance
an already great organization.
- Aninquisitive, open mind - someone who is interested in finding
creativesolutions and new ways to support the organization.
- Minimum of an associate degree in accounting,finance or
business, plus 5 years of experience is required. Abachelor's
degree in accounting, Finance, Business or related field
ispreferred plus 3 years of accounting experience.
- Work order accounting experience isdesirable.
- Requiresan ability to handle a variety of diverse tasks and
organize work to meetdeadlines.
- Should be skilled in theuse of office equipment including
personal computers.
- Must be able to effectively communicate information on
financialaccounting both verbally and in writing.
- Musthave a solid understanding of Accounting Theory and the
application ofGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Exposureto the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission uniform
system of accounts desirable.
- Should have generalknowledge of cost accounting.
- Shouldhave the abilityto utilize spreadsheets on personal
computers using Excel, or similar softwarepackages, and the ability
to developbusiness applications within the area of accounting
responsibilities.
- Assistancewith power restoration efforts is required of all
employees. It may be requiredduring regular business hours that
employees will be assigned functions tosupport power restoration
and for some employees that may be different fromtheir normal
duties. In addition,such assistance may require working nights,
weekendsand holidays which may involveconsiderable extra hours.In
order to meet this working condition, all employees arerequired to
provide a personal phone number where they may be reached
afterhours. This number will only be usedfor internal
purposes.Working Conditions:Mostof the daily work schedule will be
performed in the main office with fieldtrips to district offices
and NHEC facilities.Eligible for hybridwork schedule (up to 3 days
per week) dependent upon management approval &workload, however
on-site office work in the Plymouth, NH area will be required. Will
be required to worklong hours on occasions, especially during major
system outages. Occasionaltravel required in the performance of
work responsibilities.Assistancewith power restoration efforts is
required of all employees. It maybe required during regular
business hours that employees will be assignedfunctions to support
power restoration and for some employees that may bedifferent from
their normal duties. In addition, such assistance may
requireworking nights, weekends and holidays which may involve
considerable extrahours. To meet this working condition, all
employees are required toprovide a personal phone number where they
may be reached afterhours. This number will only be used for
internal purposes.Additional InformationReview of applications will
begin September 16, 2024, and will continue until the position has
been filled, or otherwise closed. Please be prepared to provide a
resume and cover letter to complete your application. Any
application not containing a resume and cover letter will be
considered incomplete.This position does have internal candidates
interested in the position.Compensation: NHEC views compensation in
a holistic and transparent manner. We are committed to providing
our employees with work-life balance, generous time off,
comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and additional
programs that enhance our employees and members lives. The salary
range for this role is targeted at $65,000 - $80,000. The
Organization: Headquartered in Plymouth, New Hampshire, NHEC is the
largest member-owned electric cooperative in New England, providing
electric utility service to consumers and businesses in 115
communities throughout New Hampshire. There are 220+ employees
serving our members, which is at the heart of everything we do and
every decision we make, and our mission is to provide our members
access to affordable, reliable electric service options that
support and simplify their lives. The electric utility industry is
currently undergoing enormous change as consumers look for new ways
to manage energy costs through renewable energy, distributed energy
resources such as solar arrays and battery storage, energy
efficiency, electric vehicles, and energy-related apps on smart
devices. There is much to be proud of in our existing organization,
and a genuine enthusiasm for what the future holds. It is an
environment in which individual leadership and initiative are
highly valued and encouraged, and success is viewed as a shared
accomplishment to be celebrated by all. Ensuring our members have
the energy they need, the information they want, and a partner they
can trust is what makes us different. We invite you to learn more
about the impact you can have by exploring our website at
www.nhec.com. Exempt : Yes
Type : Full Time
Department : Finance
Location : Pemi Building
Non Union
Skills
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Keywords: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, New England , Accountant I, Accounting, Auditing , Plymouth, Northeast
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