Job Description

Ohio's Electric Cooperatives is looking for an Accounting Coordinator to join our Accounting department. The Accountant will process accounts receivable (A/R) invoices for Buckeye Power, Inc., Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc., Cardinal Operating Company, and other related companies. Records all cash transactions for all companies. Assists the accounting department with administrative and accounting functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable for all companies.
• Prepares monthly A/R statements for all companies and follows up on any delinquent accounts.
• Records Power Bill prepaid interest.
• Reconciles intercompany A/R accounts and issues intercompany invoices.
• Records all cash entries for all companies, including deposits, electronic transfers, and wires.
• Answers vendor inquiries regarding invoices and A/R.
• Provides administrative and general accounting support.
• Participates in department cross-training and provides back-up for various accounting functions, including accounts payable (A/P) processing, credit card processing, and petty cash.
• Prepares schedules, analysis, and answers audit inquiries regarding A/R and cash posting during the annual audit of the companies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred. Relevant on-the-job experience or education over and above the requirement described above may be substituted for part of the experience requirement.
Licenses and Certifications: None required.
Experience: Zero (0) to Two (2) years of accounting experience.
Abilities & Skills Required:

• Working knowledge of accounting and general accounts receivable processing.
• Proficient in use of personal computer including Excel and Word.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize tasks assigned.
• Must treat confidential data and information derived in the performance of duties with discretion.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk; sit; work with hands and fingers; push, pull, reach, and lift objects; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. This position involves sedentary work, which requires sitting most of the time. Must have close visual acuity to analyze data, perform inspections and view computer monitors.
Work Environment
Occasional work outside normal schedule if needed.

Skills Required