General Accountant — Audit-Ready Ledger Expert (Alaska)

Homer Electric Association, Inc.; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical/dental/vision coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) and retirement options

Pension

Employee assistance program

12 paid holidays

Up to 18 days PTO

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are excited to seek a General Accountant to join our team in Homer, Alaska, in a non-exempt, full-time onsite position reporting to the Accounting Manager.

In this role, you will maintain general ledger records, prepare and review journal entries, and assist in financial reporting while ensuring audit readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field; or Associate's degree with 3 years of qualifying accounting experience; or seven years of qualifying accounting experience in lieu of a degree.
• Qualifying general accounting experience involves activities like posting journal entries, reconciling ledgers, preparing financial statements, and applying GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Draft, publish, and maintain monthly and annual closing schedules and verify tasks across Payroll, Accounts Payable, Revenue, and Plant Accountants.
• Maintain general ledger records in audit-ready status and respond to audit requests.
• Provide back-up knowledge for payroll/general, payables/general, and consumer accounting functions.
• Reconcile general and subsidiary ledgers; analyze accounts and resolve discrepancies; work on special projects as needed.
• Prepare and review journal entries in line with chart of accounts and the RUS USA.
• Assist in preparation of financial and statistical reports for the Association.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field

Associate's degree in Accounting or closely related field

Seven (7) years of qualifying general accounting experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are excited to seek a General Accountant to join our team in Homer, Alaska, in a non-exempt, full-time onsite position reporting to the Accounting Manager.

In this role, you will maintain general ledger records, prepare and review journal entries, and assist in financial reporting while ensuring audit readiness.