Accounting Manager

MPD Electric Cooperative; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MPD Electric Cooperative seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. This role ensures GAAP compliance, coordinates multi-entity reporting, and supports sound financial decisions across the organization.

The successful candidate will manage general ledger operations, monthly close, budgets, audits, and staff development, while providing technical accounting expertise for patronage-based and traditional for-profit functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, RUS regulations, and all applicable federal and state requirements.
• Administer cooperative patronage capital accounting and allocations.
• Coordinate tax reporting and filings for corporate and partnership entities.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support executive leadership.
• Oversee financial consolidations for parent and subsidiary organizations.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while promoting accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions of the cooperative. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing financial statements, and supporting sound financial decision-making across the organization.

The successful candidate will provide technical accounting expertise while managing both cooperative (patronage-based) and traditional for-profit accounting functions. This role also oversees financial reporting for multiple legal entities and works closely with leadership to ensure the financial health of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) regulations, and all applicable federal and state requirements.
• Administer cooperative patronage capital accounting and allocations.
• Coordinate tax reporting and filings for corporate and partnership entities.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support executive leadership.
• Oversee financial consolidations for parent and subsidiary organizations.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while promoting accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Several years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the electric cooperative or utility industry.
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) reporting requirements.
• Experience with cooperative patronage capital accounting.
• Experience with partnership and corporate tax compliance.
• Experience consolidating financial statements for multiple related entities.
• CPA designation is preferred but not required (if applicable).

Why Join Our Team

• State-of-the-art work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Stable organization committed to serving its members and community