Cost Accountant

GreyStone Power Corporation; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Power BI proficiency

Job summary

GreyStone Power Corporation is seeking an accounting professional to manage month-end closings, board reporting, and annual filings. The role supports the general ledger, property records, and work order controls for RUS loan compliance.

Collaborate with Operations and Engineering, maintain property records, and interface with external auditors. Requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and experience in a cooperative environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business or accounting, or five years of electric cooperative experience.
• Complete the RUS accounting course and stay current on RUS bulletins and GAAP/ auditing standards.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Word; ability to create and manage Excel reports.
• Experience with Power BI and Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly general ledger closings and audit schedules.
• Prepare operating reports for internal personnel and external agencies (board reports, Form 990, etc.).
• Close work orders; prepare inventory for RUS loan purposes and permanent records.
• Compare work orders to the construction work plan and track line miles/ services added or retired.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering on monthly work order reports and cost analyses.
• Maintain continuing property records, work order plant listings, and material inventory.
• Interface with external agencies/auditors for audits and compliance.
• Perform inventory counts and provide backup for Accounting team functions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Five years electric cooperative experience

Tools

Power BI

Monday.com

MS Outlook

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Performs duties and analyzes data relative to the processing and maintenance of work orders, special equipment, continuing property records, material inventory, general ledger subsidiaries, and appropriate report preparation for the cooperative and its subsidiary. Responsible for organizing and directing all aspects of work orders including working knowledge of the current work plan and RUS loan.

Job Description

• Assists with monthly general ledger closings, these tasks include but are not limited to performing, analyzing, and verifying the month end tasks, prepares and maintains accurate audit schedules, coordinates throughout the organization with emerging accounting issues.
• Prepares operating reports for internal personnel and external agencies which includes, but is not limited to, the monthly board reports, special board requests, annual property tax return, annual form 990, annual report for unclaimed property, cost of service studies, financial forecasts, and year-end form.
• Performs the work order month close which includes performing, analyzing, and verifying certain end-of-the-month tasks. Prepares the inventory of work orders as prescribed by RUS for loan purposes and permanent records. Prepares the special equipment summary as prescribed by RUS for loan purposes and permanent records. Performs the comparison of work orders to the construction work plan.
• Reviews and reports in a timely manner the miles of line constructed / retired, and the services added / retired on a monthly basis including the record unit listing
• Works closely with the Operations and Engineering Departments to provide assistance with reviewing monthly work order reports including calculations of standard to actual cost.as well as ensuring timely job closings.
• Updates and maintains manual and computer subsidiaries including but not limited to continuing property records, work order plant listing, work order error listing, open and closed work orders, and material inventory.
• Serves as an agent of GreyStone Power with external personnel and agencies including but not limited to RUS, CFC, FFB, CoBank, financial institutions, governmental agencies, and outside auditors on various requests including annual audit and required compliance filings
• Performs inventory counts to ensure accurate material records.
• Backup for Accounting team functions as needed.

Requirements

• Requires a four-year college degree with a major in business or accounting or at least five years' electric cooperative experience.
• Must complete the RUS accounting course, stay current regarding content of RUS bulletins, governmental agency requirements, generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards including yellow book regulations, cooperative internal policies and procedures.
• Requires a working knowledge of PC for use with MS Outlook, MS Word and ability to create and manage Excel spread sheets to prepare, complete and distribute reports and other pertinent information to management and /or team members or other employees. Working knowledge of Power BI and Monday.com.
• Exhibit high degree of flexibility and ability to perform multiple duties while experiencing interruptions.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to assist other employees, other departments, and external contacts.
• Require strong problem solving, organizational skills, planning skills and attention to detail.
• Must adhere to the confidentiality policies adopted by the cooperative.
• Must satisfactorily pass GreyStone's pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background, and credit background.