Co-op Accountant: Ledger Expert & Compliance

Wabash Valley Power Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Wabash Valley Power Alliance in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Accountant to support financial integrity and regulatory compliance for our electric cooperative. This role handles general ledger activity, reconciliations, budgeting support, and analysis of utility-related transactions.

You will partner with operations, engineering, power supply, and other departments to ensure timely, accurate accounting in line with GAAP and internal controls, while contributing to process improvements and audit

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Two or more years of professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn enterprise resource planning, utility accounting, and reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze detailed financial information, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines with accuracy and sound judgment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances, variances, and reconciling items.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, board materials, and regulatory or lender reporting.
• Support accounting for purchased power, transmission costs, member revenues, and related settlements, as applicable.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, accounts payable, billing, and other departments to obtain complete and accurate accounting information.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting guidance, cooperative loan covenants, grant requirements, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, including Rural Utilities Service or other utility-specific requirements when applicable.
• Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and internal controls; recommend practical process improvements.
• Provide information and schedules for external auditors, tax preparers, lenders, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, data validation, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the cooperative’s mission and business needs.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA eligibility or CPA candidate

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Wabash Valley Power Alliance in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Accountant to support financial integrity and regulatory compliance for our electric cooperative. This role handles general ledger activity, reconciliations, budgeting support, and analysis of utility-related transactions.

You will partner with operations, engineering, power supply, and other departments to ensure timely, accurate accounting in line with GAAP and internal controls, while contributing to process improvements and audit