Southwest Rural Electric Association Hiring for Manager of Finance & Accounting Job at Tipton, OK Full Time

Manager of Finance & Accounting

Southwest Rural Electric Association, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Finance & Accounting to join our electric cooperative headquartered in Tipton, Oklahoma. We are searching for a highly motivated individual with top-notch accounting and critical thinking skills. This position oversees the day-to-day accounting functions of the cooperative and supervises the financial team. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. SWRE offers an excellent benefits package.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

Within the limits of established policies, assumes responsibilities as delegated by the General Manager/CEO for the following activities:

Balances and compiles financial information for monthly board meetings, annual meetings, and documents requested by other entities under RUS guidelines.

Maintains necessary work papers for auditors and year-end financial reporting for various internal and external entities.

Provides training and assistance for various functions within the accounting and billing departments.

Assists the CEO and staff managers with departmental annual budgets, load forecasts, construction work plans, and other financial reports.

Completes the cooperative’s annual audit by preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Provides administration support for accounting and billing software and creates customized reports and data as needed.

Keeps informed of cooperative policies, procedures, and programs. Participates in educational training and conferences as needed to improve knowledge in job related areas. Travels as necessary to receive job enhancement training.

Administers the human resource and benefit plans.

Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager/CEO.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• At least three years of accounting experience required
• Previous cooperative or utility experience, CPA license, or IT skills are a bonus, but not required

Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Must have problem solving, math, accounting, and data analytic skills

Must be able to work independently and with a team

Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate skill levels in computer technology, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Must successfully complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Electric Accounting Correspondence Course as a condition of employment.

All job offers are contingent on the candidate successfully passing a background check, post-offer physical and drug screen. SWRE is an equal opportunity employer.

Southwest Rural Electric is an electric cooperative headquartered in Tipton, Oklahoma. SWRE’s service area includes 3,103 miles of power line and 7,610 active meters in 6,000 square miles across southwest Oklahoma and north central Texas. Loyal and experienced employees are the key to SWRE’s growth. Today’s SWRE board and management, like those who founded the co-op in 1937, realize that success is measured not in miles of line or kilowatt hours sold, but in members’ satisfaction with their cooperative and the service that it provides! After all, SWRE is owned by the people it serves. SWRE is committed to providing safe, reliable affordable electricity… one member at a time. Learn more about the cooperative at SWRE.com.

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