Fiber Accountant

Posted: 02/12/2024

Accounting

Fiber Accountant

I. POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for preparation and maintenance of general accounting records, regulatory filings, financial reports, and data analysis for the fiber division of First Electric Cooperative and its subsidiary, Connect 2 First. This position will also assist the Controller with analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and other duties as assigned.
and third-party service providers to ensure cooperative and subsidiary needs are being met.
VI. WAGE & SALARY INFORMATION
A. This position is a salaried position under the Wage and Hour law.

A. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. CPA preferred.

B. EXPERIENCE

At least four years' experience in accounting required. Experience in Public or Communication Industry Accounting preferred.

C. JOB KNOWLEDGE

Financial Accounting Standards and Processes - Knowledge of applicable financial accounting standards, ability to comprehend and apply the Uniform System of Accounts.
FCC, USAC, and Arkansas PSC compliance - Knowledge sufficient to properly complete required reports to regulatory authorities.
Cooperative Principles and Operation - Ability to comprehend processes unique to the Cooperative business model and develop a working knowledge of First Electric's Bylaws.

Consolidations - Understanding of consolidated financial statements and intercompany transactions.

D. SKILLS

1. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include lookup functions, pivot tables, if statements, and other data analysis tools 2. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Access skills including the ability to created, locate, modify and execute a query and transfer query results to spreadsheets 3. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of accounting software packages 4. Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines 5. Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material 6. Ability to communicate with various levels of management.

E. ABILITIES

Must have a valid driver's license. Must be skilled in verbal and written communications, able to prepare data with accuracy and detail, and plan effectively. Good communications skills, both written and oral, are essential.

F. WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office conditions with some irregular hours, travel and overtime required.
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