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Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Bartholomew County REMCColumbus, IN, United States
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Why Join Us?

We are a local cooperative working hard for our friends and family right here in Bartholomew County. Our work is critical to this community and even though we take it seriously, we have a good time doing it.

Our co-op is a family. We work well together, and the group is energetic, diverse, and invested in our mission.

Our industry is dynamic. The energy industry is changing, and we are interested in leading that change. There is nothing boring about what we do.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of the Payroll Accountant is to process biweekly payroll. Extensive experience in payroll procedures is required.

In addition, the position involves the following : Provides advanced accounting support through analytical analysis of financial data. Prepares reports and financial statements. Prepares, evaluates and audits reports to document and maintain record of assets, liabilities, processes accounts payable, profit and loss, payroll, and other financial activities within the cooperative to ensure GAAP compliance. Monitors and reviews billing member accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our billing data. Applies rate schedules and verifies calculations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll (central function of the role, experience required) :

  • Processes and maintains all payroll procedures by recording, verifying and reconciling accounting and non-accounting payroll data. Verification of various employee benefits and premium billing. Recording journal entries and calculation of employee benefits and deductions. Calculates and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll related tax payments and filings.

Financial (secondary function of the role, experience required) :

  • Prepares records for Bartholomew County REMC and BCREMC.Net, including ledgers, journals, registers, and subsidiary records in conformance with general accepted RUS accounting practices and procedures for REMC, and for subsidiaries in conformance with GAAP.
  • Prepares financial reports to be reviewed by the VP Strategy & CFO and presented to the Board of Directors, including preparation of the documentation for financial forecasts, preparation of the information for annual reports for Public Service Commission and other financial reports and materials.
  • Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public.
  • Prepares audit schedules, reports, and analyses for external audit requests.
  • Bills non-electric miscellaneous charges including 1410 Pole Attachments.
  • Maintains vehicle records.
  • Accounts Payable (secondary function of the role, experience required) :

  • Records and codes invoices for proper accounting distribution, processes payments, and maintains vendor files including Certificates of Insurance and Hold Harmless agreements for contractors.
  • Prepares annual 1099s.
  • Experience in the following areas are preferred, but not required :

    Budget :

  • Prepares budgets and performs budget / actual variance analysis.
  • Tax / Forms :

  • Annual CFC Form 7 Reporting.
  • Gathers information and maintains records for 990, 990T, IT-20NP,1120POL, Form 720 PCORI, MCFT-101, IURC State Form 50492 and Property Tax filings.
  • Calculates and makes monthly sales tax payments.
  • Billing :

  • Processes, monitors, and reviews billing member accounts to ensure the accuracy
  • and integrity of our billing data. Provides accurate and complete billing reports.

  • Applies rate schedules and verifies calculations.
  • Gathers billing information from Hoosier Energy for Industrial Billing.
  • Maintain renewal energy credit and EDR contracts.
  • Set dates and communicates billing schedule internally and with NISC (annual & monthly schedules).
  • Work closely with Meter Technician to verify meters are reading correctly.
  • Maintains KWH industrial consumer spreadsheets and reports monthly to the VP Strategy & CFO.
  • Performs all monthly and annual closing processes.
  • Capital Credits :

  • Processes allocation and retirement of Coop Patronage and verifying accuracy of patronage accounts.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute the payroll function of the role, as well as the secondary functions listed above. Proficiency in the other categories are preferred, but not required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university with 3-5 years of related experience and / or training is preferred.
  • Basic PC computer skills including a proficiency at Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Access. Must be able to learn and master company specific computer programs.
  • A positive attitude and pleasant demeanor to both members and coworkers.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as patience. Ability to listen, understand problems and communicate solutions in person, electronically and over the phone.
  • Must have professionalism in approaching situations and be customer focused in all decision-making processes and policy implementations.
  • Must demonstrate good judgment and be able to make decisions. Must work with integrity and ethically.
  • Must develop project plans, coordinate projects, communicate changes and progress, and complete projects on time and budget.
  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
  • Must be self-motivated to identify areas for improvement and implement changes as needed.
  • A proficiency in the English language and its proper usage is necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position. An asset is the ability to communicate in a second language.
  • Must be able to multi-task and be a team player.
  • Must be able to travel as required to meetings for REMC, which may require overnight stays.
  • Must adhere to company safety standards.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    This position requires that the individual spend most of the day at a desk, in front of a computer, answering phones and interacting with coworkers.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment is a climate-controlled office environment with low noise levels.

    Bartholomew County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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