Accountant II - Chouteau, United States - Grand River Dam Authority

Description

Job Description

Accountant II – Fixed Asset

Finance

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role involves managing asset acquisition and retirement, asset record maintenance, depreciation recording, journal entry reconciliation, general ledger account reconciliation, ERP data migration preparation, ERP data/process testing, and new fixed asset functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishing depreciation rates and groups for assets and recording depreciation/amortization expenses.
• Preparing records for ERP migration, conducting tests on ERP data and processes, and ensuring accuracy.
• Maintaining asset records.
• Preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Managing fixed asset acquisition and retirement.
• Recording and retiring assets, maintaining detailed asset activity records, and reviewing payment vouchers for capital assets.
• Processing monthly depreciation and amortization for depreciable assets.
• Processing journal vouchers for payment voucher coding corrections and miscellaneous property corrections.
• Compiling monthly asset detail files for accounts receivable to support customer billing for capital improvements.
• Managing and maintaining asset tagging authority.
• Recording monthly statistical entries for capital cash flows.
• Maintaining Excel asset detail listings and monthly reconciliation with subledgers.
• Assisting in the implementation of a new ERP.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations with moderate complexity.
• Reviewing transactions for correctness and preparing routine and ad hoc reports and data exports.
• Assisting in rate, overhead, and allocation calculations.
• Performing other assigned duties.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting with 2-4 years of related experience required.
• Two years of fixed asset accounting experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proficient knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Title 18 chart of accounts preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platform.
• Experience with Maximo.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal abilities with a focus on customer service for strong business relationships.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Utility experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended periods of sitting required.
• Sitting, bending, stooping, and working with extended arms is necessary.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Efficient and safe task performance.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS & SAFETY CONCERNS:

• Primarily office work environment.
• Adherence to all safety policies.

JOB LOCATION:

• Position based in Chouteau, Oklahoma.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Limited day travel with overnight travel only for training and conferences.