Staff Accountant

NRECA; United States; Híbrido; USD 82.000 - 101.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NRECA is seeking aFinance professional to join our team in the United States. You will prepare monthly journal entries, monitor financial performance, and support management with timely project reports.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with up to two days work-from-home per week, and requires adherence to GAAP and proficient Workday use. The position emphasizes accurate revenue recognition, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing improvements to monthly financial reporting processes to

Formación

• 3 or more years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Responsabilidades

• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Supports monthly financial reporting, including preparing comparative and activity reports for management.
• Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and recording of all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Investigates significant variances and takes corrective action as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of GAAP and Workday functionality; pursues continuing education.

Herramientas

Workday

Descripción del empleo

Job Description NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation. NRECA’s Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions. We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Summary of Position

The person in this position prepares monthly journal entries as well as monthly financial and analytical statements. They monitor and analyze monthly financial performance and recommend corrective action when necessary. They ensure revenue recognition is accurate, maintain and update the accounting system (Workday) as necessary, and ensure management receives accurate and relevant project reports. This position is eligible for NRECA’s hybrid schedule which allows flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per/week.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Supports monthly financial reporting, including preparing comparative and activity reports for management.
• Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and recording of all financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and takes any necessary corrective action.
• Corrective action includes reclassification entries and recurring adjustments.
• Works with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to analyze monthly financial results in comparison to established budget.
• Investigates any significant variances and takes corrective action as needed.
• Develops knowledge of department operations and business, which include but are not limited to, obtaining an understanding of key business processes, goals, strategies, and challenges/threats.
• Establishes working relationships with department management and staff and provides information and regular reporting to assigned departments.
• Seeks ways to improve monthly financial reporting process to ensure management receives timely and relevant financial information.
• Assists with cross departmental projects and analyses as they arise.
• Maintains knowledge base regarding GAAP and Workday functionality, and takes continuing education courses focused on ac:

Qualifications Required

• 3 or more years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• CPA and prior experience in public accounting firm
• Experience using automated general ledger systems (Workday preferred)

Essential Physical Requirements

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Salary Range

$82,000 - $101,000 Annual Salary Final compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Disclaimer Statement

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Additional Requirement

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination

NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

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For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop. Learn more about who we are, career opportunities, employer awards and life at NRECA.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), with offices in Arlington, VA and Lincoln, NE is the trade association for over 900 consumer-owned electric cooperatives serving more than 42 million people.

At NRECA, we work with people who are leaders in their fields. They are down-to-earth, hardworking professionals committed to helping our members serve their communities. Our work is interesting, constantly evolving, and requires new skills to meet the changing needs of a dynamic industry. Employees are united around the compelling purpose and history of electric cooperatives which allows teams and individuals to thrive as they collaborate and engage to accomplish great things in the pursuit of our mission. And topping it off, NRECA cares about each person’s overall well-being, encouraging health, financial security, and a sustainable work/life balance. Learn more about who we are at https://www.electric.coop/our-organization/careers.