Accountant

Jackson Electric is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and a passion for serving our Cooperative's members. The Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the Cooperative's overall financial health.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and completes financial and expense reports, including CEO, management, and employee expenses, monthly credit card reconciliations, travel reimbursement, director per diems, and expenses.
• Assists with accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, etc.
• Prepares and examines financial records, identifies areas of opportunity and risk, and provides solutions for the Cooperative.
• Ensures the accuracy of financial records, the evaluation of financial and data risks, and the proper and timely payment of taxes.
• Assists with the preparation of month-end financials provided to management and the Board of Directors.
• Prepares and enters invoices into A/P system for payment processing. Matches invoices and packing slips. Routes to the appropriate manager for approval. Runs checklist and ACH for payment to vendors.
• Prepares A/R statements, prints, and mails.
• Assists Finance Manager in preparing CFC Form 7, monthly reports, and special equipment forms.
• Provides accurate reporting, accounting, and filing of Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax, motor vehicle fuel tax refunding, and 1099. Assists with vendor and member W-9 forms.
• Provides accurate accounting for fixed assets (CPRs) and special equipment and maintains accurate depreciation accounting for fixed assets records.
• Prepares necessary paperwork and provides support for the annual audit.
• Assists Finance Manager with reports, analysis, and budgets.
• Oversees generator program and JacksonSolar financials. Provides management with monthly reports detailing total revenue, cost of labor, cost of goods, expenses, profit, and five-year projections.
• Assists members with capital credits estate settlements. Processes necessary paperwork and provides reports to the Board of Directors.
• Assists members who come into the office, call in or through email, receive payments, and respond to inquiries and complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent of five years of utility cooperative finance experience is preferred.
• An associate degree in accounting with equivalent work experience is acceptable.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• One-year general office administration required, previous customer account or electric utility experience preferred.
• Must attain and maintain proficiency in utility-specific and other software programs utilized by the Cooperative. The ability to maintain confidentiality is required. Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and excellent customer service skills are required. Must be able to manage multiple projects with good judgment.
• Must be able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone system, copier, scanner, fax machine, ten-key, and printer. Must possess and maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Jackson Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person