Accountant

Little Rock, AR, USA

Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Incorporated (AECI) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives.

The Accountant provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. This position presents the opportunity to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and continuing to strive to push AECI and our mission forward.

• Maintains subsidiary ledgers for accounts, such as inventory and accounts receivable
• Participates, as a team member, in the monthly and annual general ledger closing process
• Assists with the recording of monthly transactions by reconciling and analyzing data.
• Prepares journal entries, both standard and non-recurring and assists with the verification of assigned recorded transactions to ensure appropriateness, accuracy and validity.
• Prepares audit schedules, reports, and analyses for external and internal audit requests.
• Assists with development of process improvements to promote departmental efficiency.
• Provides financial information and/or special reports to management, with the ability to research and analyze account data when necessary.
• Communicates regularly with vendors and other departments.
• Assists with billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable duties, as needed.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress towards a CPA license.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Retirement Security Pension Plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accruals
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.