Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to take on a leadership role? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in an organization that provides safe, reliable, and affordable energy to 33,000 members across Northern Vermont? If so, VEC wants you to join our team as an Accounting Manager!

At VEC, we believe in financial excellence and strong leadership. As part of our Financial Management team, you will play a pivotal role in managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of professionals. Your expertise will contribute directly to the stability and growth of our cooperative, making a difference in the communities we serve.

As the Accounting Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Cooperative, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting functions. You will lead a team responsible for general accounting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and risk insurance services.

This role is perfect for an analytical thinker with strong leadership skills who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Ready to make a difference? Apply Here to see the full job description and join VEC in powering a brighter future for Northern Vermont!

VEC is committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. VEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience and Skills Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, accounting, or equivalent, minimum three years of relevant utility accounting experience OR equivalent combination of education, skill, and experience.
• Demonstrated strong team leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products manipulating data in Excel. Experience working within a database and/or an integrated accounting system.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and enthusiastic to learn within a constantly changing industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organized and have an eye for detail.
• Demonstrated excellence as a problem solver.
• Demonstrate commitment to VEC’s Rules of Engagement.
• Proficient math skills and can-do fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Valid Driver’s License to be able to travel occasionally for business.
• Capable of sitting and using the computer for long periods of time (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions). Some work is performed in a busy office environment with regular background noise. 

About Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Vermont Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric distribution utility that provides safe, affordable, and reliable energy services to its members.

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