The Accountant works under the general supervision of the Manager of Accounting who reviews work through daily observation of assigned tasks, records, and customer/vendor feedback. This position is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles to record the business activities of the Cooperative and its subsidiaries; and will also prepare and analyze financial information and reports that are to be used by management.

For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Accountant.

*This position requires accounting knowledge beyond basic bookkeeping or QuickBooks experience

Education and/or Experience:  A minimum of an associate degree in accounting and minimum of three years of work experience in public utility accounting, accounting or public accounting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience that would satisfy the requirements of this position.  CPA is a plus. 

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or Cooperative members.  Ability to effectively present information to customers, vendors and other employees. 

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.   

Other Skills and Abilities: A good knowledge of accounting principles and practices, budgeting methods, insurance, taxes, banking and other financial matters.  Advanced Excel skills.  Working knowledge of all office procedures, equipment, and administrative functions. Knowledge of data processing, information systems and internal accounting controls.  Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors in a professional and courteous manner. 

About Valley Electric Association, Inc.

Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO). VEA is the parent company of a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), Valley Communication Association (VCA), Valley Electric Services Company (VESC), and Valley Electric Energy Services (VEES). VCA (Valley Communications Association), a wholly-owned subsidiary based in Pahrump, NV, will offer commercial and residential optical fiber broadband service, with speeds up to 1 gigabit, to VEA members throughout Nevada. SolPower is Valley’s full-service solar company specializing in the design, installation, finance, maintenance, and warranty of solar electric systems. Our systems are built to utility standards for our members. VEA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please apply for this position online at www.vea.coop/careers

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