JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Services

REPORTS TO: Controller

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA also required.

EXPERIENCE: Five years previous accounting experience required. Cooperative or telecommunication accounting experience is beneficial.

MAJOR JOB TASKS:

• Prepares subsidiary financial statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements.
• Prepares monthly subsidiary statistical reports.
• Collects information necessary for management to make important financial decisions.
• Prepares and monitors business performance metrics.
• Assists in maintaining fixed assets and the general ledger.
• Assists in periodic forecasting for the cooperative and subsidiary.
• Assists in the annual budgeting process for the cooperative and subsidiary.
• Assists in workpaper preparation for the annual financial statement audit.
• Assists in preparation and filing of various regulatory reports for the subsidiary.
• Completes special projects as directed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

The Senior Accountant shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

• Consumer/Members: Courteously answer inquires, and, if unable to do so, direct them to the appropriate person, making every effort to gain their increased understanding and acceptance of the Cooperative and subsidiary plans, programs, and policies.
• Third Party Consultants/Auditors: Maintain working relationships with third party consultants.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to operate all equipment normally found in an office environment. Must have valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Work will be performed in an office atmosphere. Some irregular hours and/or overnight travel may be required from time to time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Effort: Sitting at a desk with computer monitor will be the most continuous position. Occasional lifting and/or carrying of up to 15 pounds may be necessary.

• The physical activities and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations

Ozarks Electric is an EOE/AA/W/M/VETERAN/Disability employer