Staff Accountant I Or Ii

Arizona G&T Cooperatives is seeking candidates for the position of Staff Accountant in Benson, AZ. This position will be responsible for general accounting duties within the Cooperative. These duties include, but are not limited to, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, financial statement preparation, financial reporting and variance analysis, budget and forecast preparation, tax and regulatory filings, financial accounting system maintenance, audit liaison activities, and technical accounting research and implementation. Emphasis on ensuring the financial statements accurately present the transactions of the business in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the RUS Uniform System of Accounts and compliance with the laws and regulations that govern the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare various recurring and one-time journal entries in the financial accounting system.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers and original documents to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain internal reports and analysis in support of recurring journal entries and account reconciliations, and for presentation to others, including management and external auditors.
• Prepare customer billings for projects performed by the Cooperative and monitor accounts receivable to ensure timely collections; prepare accounts receivable aging report.

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and one plus years' experience in a Utility or Manufacturing. Successful candidates should have a working knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs. Experience with a substantial accounting software, SAP preferred. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of accounting principles and applications and excellent communication skills.