Electric Utility Accountant: Close, Compliance & Insight

Indiana Electric Cooperatives; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Electric Cooperatives in Indianapolis seeks an Accountant to support financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and the member-focused mission. You will perform general ledger accounting, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting support, and analysis of utility-related transactions, collaborating with operations and engineering.

The role demands attention to detail, strong communication, and timely close processes, with exposure to audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field.
• Two or more years of professional accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn ERP, utility accounting, and reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze detailed financial information, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances.
• Assist with financial statements, management reports, and regulatory or lender reporting.
• Support accounting for purchased power, transmission costs, member revenues, and related settlements.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, AP, and billing for complete data.
• Ensure compliance with accounting guidance, loan covenants, grants, tax filings, and regulators.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and internal controls; suggest improvements.
• Provide information and schedules for auditors, tax preparers, lenders, regulators.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and data validation as needed.
• Perform other duties to support the cooperative’s mission.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA eligibility

Two+ years accounting experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Reporting systems

Job description

Indiana Electric Cooperatives in Indianapolis seeks an Accountant to support financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and the member-focused mission. You will perform general ledger accounting, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting support, and analysis of utility-related transactions, collaborating with operations and engineering.

The role demands attention to detail, strong communication, and timely close processes, with exposure to audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting within a