Accounting Specialist

Supports the cooperative's accounting and payroll functions by helping process financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and complete a variety of recurring accounting activities.

This position works with accounts payable, payroll, work orders, vendor information, invoicing, collections, and other financial records. The Accounting Specialist also works closely with employees, vendors, insurance companies, and other departments to help ensure information is accurate, complete, and processed on time.

This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving discrepancies, organizing detailed information, and supporting a variety of accounting processes.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with processing accounts payable transactions and invoices.
• Coordinate with new vendors to obtain required tax and payment information.
• Work with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, tax issues, and other payment-related questions.
• Assist with biweekly payroll processing, including reviewing and entering timesheet information.
• Compare payroll information to quality-control reports and help identify or correct discrepancies.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll reporting and other required payroll documentation.
• Help process on-call adjustments and equipment-related records.
• Organize and monitor temporary cost agreements.
• Track accident-related invoicing and collections.
• Communicate with third parties and insurance companies regarding payments for accident-related damages.
• Review completed work orders and assist with converting work order information into accounting records under appropriate supervision.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical accounting records.
• Perform data entry, reconciliation, reporting, and other accounting support activities as assigned.
• Use spreadsheets, accounting software, and other systems to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain the confidentiality of cooperative, employee, member, payroll, and financial information.
• Work cooperatively with accounting, operations, engineering, human resources, and other departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Candidates should:

• Have an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field (preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Be familiar with basic accounting principles and general ledger concepts.
• Be comfortable working with numbers, financial records, and detailed information.
• Have good attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies or incomplete information.
• Be organized and able to manage multiple recurring responsibilities and deadlines.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be comfortable learning and using accounting software, spreadsheets, and other business systems.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Experience with Microsoft Excel, accounting software, enterprise software, payroll processing, accounts payable, or utility accounting is preferred. Experience in an electric cooperative, public utility, or other regulated environment is helpful but not required.

Position Details

This is a full-time position supporting the cooperative's accounting and financial operations. The Accounting Specialist plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely payroll and vendor payments, and helping ensure accounting information is complete and properly documented.

Schedule: Normal working hours start at 8:00 am and end at 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

Carroll Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.