At Southwestern Electric Cooperative, we power more than just homes - we power communities, progress, and possibilities. As our Accountant, you'll play an essential role in our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and efficiency in all things related to finances.

Essential Duties:

• Manage the general ledger coding for all transactions and supporting documentation.
• Record adjusting journal entries to the general ledger.
• Daily monitoring of cash activities and posting miscellaneous deposits.
• Support the Accounting Manager and CFO with the management of cash flow, monthly, year-end, and ad hoc financial reports, and the development, implementation, and maintenance of annual budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, with an accounting focus.
• Three years of financial accounting experience is required. Previous electric utility accounting experience and knowledge of RUS accounting principles, including work order procedures, preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in record keeping is required.

The Cooperative Difference

We are built and led by the members we serve. Our members have a voice in how the cooperative is run, and we make sustainable investments in the community we share. Working for Southwestern Electric means serving your neighbors, family and friends. We all play an important role in keeping the lights on.

Competitive compensation is just one aspect of our generous benefits package. At Southwestern Electric, we're invested in setting you up for success:

Financial

• 401k plan with 5% employer contribution
• Pension plan for retirement

Health and Wellbeing

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Lump-sum contribution to employee HSA account each year
• 125 Plan Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave

• Holidays
• Vacation
• Personal Time

Professional Development

• Educational assistance
• Training and career development opportunities

At Southwestern Electric Cooperative, we offer more than just a job - we offer a fulfilling career where you can make a real impact. Join us in powering communities, driving innovation, and shaping the future of energy.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business, with an accounting focus.
• Three years of financial accounting experience is required. Previous electric utility accounting experience and knowledge of RUS accounting principles, including work order procedures, preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in record keeping is required.

About Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Formed in 1939 with a loan from the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SWECI) is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative located in Southwestern Illinois. Southwestern Electric Cooperative serves nearly 23,000 residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial member accounts in parts of Bond, Clay, Clinton, Fayette, Effingham, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Shelby and St. Clair Counties. Headquartered in Greenville, Illinois, the co-op maintains nearly 3,500 miles of power line, employs more than 80 people, and owns a 47-megawatt peaking plant.

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