Job Description
Summary
Under minimal supervision, provides accurate and complete accounting records which conform to an approved system of accounts and which reflect the financial position of the organization.
Reporting Relationships
Representative Duties
Relationships
Minimum Qualifications
Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.Must have completed six (6) semester credit hours of college-level accounting courses, including general accounting, principles of accounting, managerial accounting, financial reporting or more advanced related coursework.
Experience
Two (2) years of accounting experience is required, one (1) of which must be in property plant, utility and/or equipment accounting.
Education/Experience Substitution
Additional accounting experience beyond the specified two year minimum may be substituted for the educational requirements at the rate of one (1) year accounting experience for six (6) semester credit hours of accounting courses.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Must be familiar with and understand accounting principles, account reconciliation and analysis, accounting spreadsheets and invoicing. Knowledge of fixed asset accounting principles is preferred.
Proficiency in the use of software applications is required. Must have strong numerical data entry skills. Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities. Strong communication skills are required, including the ability to interpret technical data and communicate technical data/information to other personnel. Must possess problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
Special Position Requirements
Occasional overtime and travel (sometimes including multiple day/overnight travel) may be required.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hours. Periodic travel to other sites,including warehouse sites, is required.
Company Description
Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
Benefits
Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)
For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com
Financial Security
Life Insurance Benefits
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