Accounting Clerk

Job Purpose

Position will perform complex clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting assignments and prepare accounting statements and reports for General Accounting, Plant Accounting, and Consumer Accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in training and direction of clerical personnel
• Prepare accounting reports and various accounting statements
• Generate summary sheets to be used by supervisor or auditor
• Proof accounting reports for clerical accuracy; generate various reports which identify discrepancies, research prior history, and contact appropriate management for further investigation when needed
• Post journal entries
• May process payroll and prepare necessary payroll reports
• Allocate expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures
• Aid Customer Service Representatives and staff in solving problems and issues relating to accounting functions and member/consumer questions
• Process data accurately and timely by appropriate dates
• Communicate with vendors for orders and/or verification of invoice/product; and employees for the purpose of sharing ideas, communication of corrections and clear expectations of work product, as needed
• Provide account research support to members/consumers

• Assist in data entry, verification processes, and close outs of accounting departments
• Learn RGEC’s Tariff and department policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
• Maintain confidential information

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of related experience required
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures, with ability to train other in related practices and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software
• 10 –key by touch and other related office equipment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees
• Possess a valid Texas drivers’ license
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• To ensure all employees are provided with drug free and alcohol free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees
• Overtime hours may be required

Physical Requirements

• Required to pass a physical examination when employed
• Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job
• Prolonged period of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights
• Traveling

Direct Reports

• N/A

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Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RGEC) was organized in 1945 to enhance the quality of life for rural residents by providing electric service where none existed. Today, at over 35,000 square miles, RGEC has the largest service territory of any electric cooperative in the contiguous United States, serving 18 counties in Texas, and two counties in New Mexico. While it still serves rural areas, many metropolitan areas have expanded into RGEC’s territory, which now includes hospitals, schools, and urban housing developments. The Cooperative was also selected by the military to be the electrical maintenance provider for Fort Bliss, El Paso, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio.

RGEC currently employs a compliment of 169 people to serve 7,163 members with 14,423 meters. It maintains offices in Alpine, Brackettville, Carrizo Springs, Dell City, El Paso, and Fort Stockton, with the Brackettville office serving as corporate headquarters. The Co-op maintains 10,039 miles of energized line of which 126 miles are transmission line, 202 miles are underground line, and 9,711 are overhead energized line. RGEC maintains the electrical distribution systems for Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas.

Mission

RGEC is committed to providing safe and reliable energy services through the efficient use of resources, highly skilled employees, and technology.

Motto

Empowering communities, enhancing lives.

Values & Vision

RGEC proudly serves members based on a foundation of integrity and excellence, while striving for the betterment of communities and quality of life for those in the region it is privileged to serve.

Seven Cooperative Principles

Voluntary and Open Membership | Democratic Member Control | Members’ Economic Participation

Autonomy and Independence | Education, Training and Information | Cooperation Among Cooperatives | Concern for Community

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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