Accountant II
Accountant II
Position Open Until Filled
Non-Union, Exempt, Full-Time
Grade 10, $81,348 - $100,172 DOE
Location: Kalispell, MT (Onsite)
All Offers of Employment Conditioned on Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check and are Subject to a One-Year Probationary Period of Employment.
Responsible for managing the accounting functions of FEC’s Work Order, Material Inventory, Accounts Payable, Fleet Management and Miscellaneous Receivable system. Maintains monthly reconciliations and audit support schedules for the general ledger accounts. Supervises the Accounts Payable Administrator and Accounting Coordinator, and all associated accounts payable functions and acts as a backup as needed. Helps the Finance & Accounting team with General Accounting Special projects, grants, and full FEC payroll backup support with temporary payroll duties as needed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for managing the accounting functions of FEC’s Work Order, Material Inventory, Accounts Payable and Fleet Management system, including:
- Assess work order data and provide in-depth technical analysis and support related to the Work Order Module in iVUE as needed.
- Validate appropriate charges, asset distribution, and member contributions on each work order prior to closing, ensure the maintenance of accurate data.
- Process the monthly closing of work orders, including unitization of substation work orders, completed staking sheets.
- Prepare and maintain work order reports.
- Review material inventory and spreads associated with materials and labor.
- Review fleet management charges and reports for accuracy.
- Identify and implement best practices appropriate with industry and NISC standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate month end closing of each module.
- Responsible for Accounts Payable Year End Functions including 1099s.
- Responsible for Credit Card Administration.
- Responsible for managing the accounting functions of FEC’s Miscellaneous Receivable system, including:
- Monitor miscellaneous receivable data and provide in-depth technical expertise and support related to the Miscellaneous Receivable Module in iVUE as needed.
- Validate all transactions to ensure accurate data prior to month-end closing.
- Prepare orders, invoices, and statements for the following as necessary: employee purchases, retiree insurance, damage invoices and monthly/annual invoices.
- Lead and oversee the property damage invoicing process including coordination with Operations and Member Services on adjustments, write-offs, and transfers.
- Update catalog item pricing as appropriate.
- Identify and implement best practices appropriate with industry standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate month end closing.
- General accounting and special projects, including:
- Plan, coordinate, and prepare the annual property tax filing. Ensure compliance with all deadlines and changes to Montana’s codes for centrally assessed properties.
- Provide support on Departmental Budget to Actual reports in addressing questions/concerns/reclassifications.
- Maintain monthly reconciliations and audit support schedules for assigned general ledger accounts.
- Assist with the month-end general ledger closing and preparation of financial statements.
- Provide backup for the essential functions of the Accounts Payable Administrator and Accounting Coordinator as needed.
- Responsible for filing and administration of all Unclaimed Property.
- Provide full FEC payroll backup support with temporary and/or ongoing payroll duties as needed.
- Be part of the Finance and Accounting Grant Team to help with reimbursement requests related to Grants that FEC has been awarded. Work with personnel to be kept informed on progress as well as any issues.
- On an ongoing basis, identify processes for improvement and communicate such to the Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Supervision: With the goals of the organization consistently in mind, and in conjunction with the Controller, manage the activities of the employees of direct report to include, but not limited to:
- Oversee the activities of the employees of direct report encouraging successful completion of all assigned responsibilities. Ensure adequate staffing at all times to meet the member’s needs.
- Provide ongoing feedback to the individual employee regarding his/her performance, and reinforce the performance which should be retained and give direction for the performance which should be changed/corrected. Prepare and conduct department personnel annual performance reviews. Working with Human Resources, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, following FEC policies.
- Provide training for new and existing employees of direct report ensuring each employee is trained thoroughly and is given every opportunity to be successful in the position.
- Coordinate with Human Resources for open department positions, advertise, screen, interview, and recommend a qualified applicant for hiring. Ensure selected applicant meets the minimum requirements for the open position.
- Always assist members/vendors/employees and the general public in a courteous and professional manner ensuring their continued satisfaction with FEC. Work in harmony and show respect to all fellow employees in order to promote an effective and pleasant working environment.
- Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor regarding situations requiring immediate attention, problems/concerns, questions, etc.
- In pursuit of zero workplace incidents, promote and maintain a positive safety culture while adhering to all applicable policies outlined in the Safety Manual. Report all incidents and potential safety hazards in a timely manner to supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
- Become familiar with and keep current with FEC objectives and applicable policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management applying the same skill and enthusiasm as with regularly assigned responsibilities.
Job Related Experience: 5 to 10 years in accounting, preferably in a plant accounting setting.
Supervision: Experience Supervising Preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficient on computer, including Microsoft 365, specifically in Microsoft Excel as related to analyzing and interpreting accounting and financial reports.
Certificates & Licenses: None required.
Other Qualifications
- Valid Montana Driver’s License and be insurable to drive FEC vehicles.
- Present a professional appearance at all times.
- Be a team player with effective verbal and written skills.
- Able to travel occasionally out-of-area and/or overnight.
- Able to work 40 hours per week with additional time as needed.
- Be or become involved in professional, community and industry related activities.
- Legible handwriting.
- Be organized, accurate and exercise strong attention to detail.
- Exhibit excellent member relations and customer service skills.
- Consistently meet deadlines, budgets and work on projects simultaneously.
- Able to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of individuals, some of whom have opposing points of view.
- Must have critical thinking skills; be autonomous and self-driven; be able to work well independently and with others; and must exercise good judgment.
- Possess proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle difficult situations.
- Able to effectively coordinate and follow office processes and procedures.
- Working knowledge of FERC accounting standards.
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N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
R (Rarely) Position requires this activity up to 5% of the time (0 - 2 hrs./day)
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 6% - 33% of the time (2 - 4 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 34% - 66% of the time (4 - 6 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (8+ hrs./day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Will be working mostly indoors but will occasionally be required to participate in activities outdoors in all types of weather and terrain.
As a cooperative, Flathead Electric is owned by the members who get their power from our Co-op, which includes everyone in the Flathead, Libby and Cooke City areas of Montana. That means the employees are members and own the cooperative too. We treat every member like family and friends, because they are.
For 85 years, Flathead Electric Cooperative has been an employer of choice in Northwest Montana. As part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Flathead Electric provides competitive pay, exceptional benefits including a retirement plan, a matching 401K, and generous health/dental/vision/disability insurance. We try to incorporate fun into our workdays, host employee family events throughout the year and provide opportunities for our employees to help the Board of Trustees shape the future of the Co-op by participating on exploratory advisory groups an, innovative pilot projects.
We believe in hiring the best and promoting from within. Flathead Electric provides on the job training and offers an education reimbursement program for those employees wishing to better their education to pursue opportunities at our Co-op. Flathead Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Flathead Electric Cooperative does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or retaliation.
Some positions are “safety sensitive,” some require a CDL, and all have access to confidential member information at times. Therefore, we screen our applicants thoroughly. All employment offers are contingent upon passing a limited background check and a drug screening appropriate for the position. Once hired, employment is subject to a one-year probationary period, during which time employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice.
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