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East Kentucky Power Cooperative · 1 day ago

Accounts Payable Accountant

Winchester, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric utility dedicated to providing reliable and sustainable energy to its member cooperatives. The Accounts Payable Accountant will maintain financial records, ensure accurate financial transactions, and assist in various accounting tasks while adhering to established policies and GAAP requirements.

Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Analyzes financial data, extracts, and defines relevant information

Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Assists in ensuring compliance with GAAP, Rural Development Utilities Programs (RDUP), IRS, and FERC requirements

Initiates and processes journal entries for various accounts

Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and researches differences

Assists in the preparation of internal and external financial reports, variance explanations, and researching accounting issues and discrepancies

Assists with system upgrades as needed

Supports and assists respective designated areas of the department in completing their assigned duties and responsibilities

Compiles, processes, verifies, and reconciles invoices, ensuring proper general ledger coding and timely payment in compliance with financial policies and procedures

Reconciles vendor statements, researches, and resolves vendor payment issues

Complies with state sales tax requirements by properly accruing sales tax on invoices

Prepares and files monthly and annual sales tax returns accurately and on time

Prepares and processes payment cycles with monthly reconciliation of the cash, payables, and expense accounts

Maintains the integrity of the vendor master file by collecting proper documentation, including W-9 forms from all vendors

Prepares 1099 forms for all appropriate vendors

Prepares, analyzes, and posts the monthly accounts payable, expense reimbursement and procurement card transactions to the general ledger

Utilizes the delivered PeopleSoft receipt accrual functionality to properly record the company's open liabilities at month end

Assists in the annual audit process by providing analysis, supporting schedules, or documentation as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting degreeExcelPeopleSoftAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkSelf-starterOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area required. Accounting degree preferred, but if in related area, a minimum of 18 hours of college level accounting is required

Zero (0) to Four (4) years of related experience will be considered entry level Accountant I

Five (5) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute

Knowledge of Excel and ERP, with PeopleSoft applications preferred

Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization, including external contacts

Provides thorough and timely communication to leadership, peers, and stakeholders

Self-starter with strong initiative

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness

Ability to perform under changing circumstances and deadlines

Excellent documentation and organization skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality