Staff Accountant

About the role

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.

NRECA's Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions.

We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility. Summary of Position: The person in this position prepares monthly journal entries as well as monthly financial and analytical statements. They monitor and analyze monthly financial performance and recommend corrective action when necessary.

They ensure revenue recognition is accurate, maintain and update the accounting system (Workday) as necessary, and ensure management receives accurate and relevant project reports. This position is eligible for NRECA's hybrid schedule which allows flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per/week.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Supports monthly financial reporting, including preparing comparative and activity reports for management. Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and recording of all financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and takes any necessary corrective action.

• Corrective action includes reclassification entries and recurring adjustments.
• Works with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to analyze monthly financial results in comparison to established budget.
• Investigates any significant variances and takes corrective action as needed.

Develops knowledge of department operations and business, which include but are not limited, obtaining an understanding of key business processes, goals, strategies, and challenges/threats. Establishes working relationships with department management and staff and provides information and regular reporting to assigned departments.

• Seeks ways to improve monthly financial reporting process to ensure management receives timely and relevant financial information.
• Assists with cross departmental projects and analyses as they arise.
• Maintains knowledge base regarding GAAP and Workday functionality, and takes continuing education courses focused on ac:

Required Qualifications and Skills

3 or more years of progressive accounting/finance experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field Preferred Qualifications and Skills: CPA and prior experience in public accounting firm Experience using automated general ledger systems (Workday preferred Essential Physical

Pay and benefits

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Salary Range: $82,000 - $101,000 Annual Salary Final compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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