Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions of the cooperative. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing financial statements, and supporting sound financial decision-making across the organization.

The successful candidate will provide technical accounting expertise while managing both cooperative (patronage-based) and traditional for-profit accounting functions. This role also oversees financial reporting for multiple legal entities and works closely with leadership to ensure the financial health of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) regulations, and all applicable federal and state requirements.
• Administer cooperative patronage capital accounting and allocations.
• Coordinate tax reporting and filings for corporate and partnership entities.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support executive leadership.
• Oversee financial consolidations for parent and subsidiary organizations.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while promoting accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Several years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the electric cooperative or utility industry.
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) reporting requirements.
• Experience with cooperative patronage capital accounting.
• Experience with partnership and corporate tax compliance.
• Experience consolidating financial statements for multiple related entities.
• CPA designation is preferred but not required (if applicable).

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• State-of-the-art work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Stable organization committed to serving its members and community

To apply, please visit link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:c8ee6943-efa4-422a-8bc2-c4aff6c1b4c4

Complete the application, and forward it, and an updated resume to Rodney Crew: [email protected].

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to him by email.