Position Specifications

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education and Experience          

Required                                            

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline, or equivalent training and experience.
• Three plus years’ applicable Accounting experience which may include one or more of the following: utility plant and asset management, accounts payable and accounts receivable experience; general ledger accounting; cost accounting principles, balancing and reconciling accounts.

Preferred:

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
• Previous electric utility plant accounting experience or related industry.
• Applicable process documentation experience and/or a certification in business process improvement.
• Completion of RUS Borrower Accounting course within 3 years of date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, concepts and practices; accounting processes and improvement techniques and tools; application of automated systems for financial reporting and accounting purposes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products with efficiency in Word and advanced knowledge in Excel; ability to acquire skills and use of applicable corporate Cost and General Accounting computer systems.
• Excellent math skills and ability to prepare spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of technical skills necessary to perform financial impact forecasts, cost-benefit analyses, and statistical analyses.
• Demonstrated listening, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately prepare all types of office correspondence; design and produce reports; effective planning and organizational skills with excellent documentation and detail orientation; ability to complete assignments and meet deadlines; work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with managers, employees, vendors, subcontractors, government agencies, and others; ability to exercise good judgment, sound reasoning skills, and discretion in making independent decisions commensurate with responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, business process documents, and construction invoices.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information, and effectively manage stress and pressure in a frequently changing environment; ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in all situations.
• English is the primary business language. Second language in Spanish is desirable.

Skills Verification

The skills required for this position may be verified through a combination of education, experience, interview questions, and technical skills exercise(s).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• General sedentary office environment. Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling to report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including personal computer, calculator, printers, telephone, scanners, copiers, and FAX machine.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position has general sedentary office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety

• Utilize all SECO Energy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Be alert to and notify appropriate personnel immediately any safety hazards involving SECO Energy equipment.
• Actively participate in SECO Energy safety meetings/programs.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all applicable SECO Energy safety rules, policies, practices and procedures.

Corporate Values

• Attend and actively participate in training as scheduled.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality during the established working hours.
• Maintain a commitment to excellence and to the Corporate Vision.
• Maintain and encourage open, honest communication with superiors and co-workers.
• Exhibit a commitment to customer focused service.
• Exhibit integrity and honesty in all actions.
• Exhibit a firm commitment to safety.
• Maintain a team player focused cooperative style.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic.