Accounting Clerk II - Chugach Electric Association

Job Description

Summary

Under direct supervision, performs basic accounting data entry, filing and record-keeping of general ledger transactions and reports.

Reporting Relationships

1. Reports to:  Manager, Plant Accounting
2. Directs:  None

Representative Duties

1. Performs the data input, verification, posting and validation of journal entry transactions.
2. Scans and files journal entries.
3. Prints and distributes various financial reports as directed.
4. Maintains the record keeping of distributed checks/warrants to include payroll, capital credit, membership deposit, and accounts payable checks.
5. Opens and date stamps mail. Distributes mail to applicable accounting/finance personnel, re-routing mail to additional staff in the event absences occur.
6. Prepares capital credit and membership deposit checks to include printing checks, ensuring data is correct and preparing checks for signature and distribution. 
7. Maintains Construction Work in Progress (CWIP), removal work in progress, deferred debit and complete unclassified plant subsidiary ledgers.  Provides updated lists of open and inactive projects to managers. Reviews project set up forms and validates project accounts.  Reconciles all project subsidiary ledgers to the trial balance. Prepares journal entries to transfer completed projects to complete unclassified. Maintains electronic project files. Runs program to extract source documents pertaining to specific work orders.
8. Performs Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC)/Interest During Construction (IDC) calculations by inputting data provided by general accounting into worksheets and reconciles activity on a monthly basis.
9. Performs overhead account calculations to functional areas of the company, including Generation, Transmission and Distribution.  Prepares journal entries.
10. Maintains vehicle files and ensures all vehicle registrations are current.  Requests checks for license fees and distributes current month tags to appropriate department.
11. Reviews project close-out documents received from other departments.
12. Prepares other journal entries as needed including, but not limited to, the following areas:
    1. Barge Clearing
    2. Charges to Voided Work Orders
    3. Adjustments of Work Order Charges Not Properly Account Coded
13. Updates all inventory files pertaining to material issues, returns, and retirements. Updates all inventory inter-face and verifies posting.
14. May participate in annual physical inventory for Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
15. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end audit and other schedules as needed.
16. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Relationships

1. Internal
   1. Manager, Plant Accounting:  Reports to, receives work assignments and direction from.  Keeps manager informed of problems and progress in all areas of work.
   2. Manager, General Accounting:  Coordinates plant related work and assignments.
   3. Accounting Personnel:  Responds to inquiries and provides information as required.
   4. Other Departments:  Receives requests from, provides assistance to and exchanges information as required.
2. External
   1. External Auditors:  Provides information to and answers procedural questions to permit auditors to perform their function.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Completion of an introductory level accounting course is preferred.

Experience

One (1) year experience working in an office environment or environment requiring the balance, maintenance or reconciliation of finances/monies is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be familiar with and/or understand accounting principles, account reconciliation, file maintenance, invoicing, etc. 

Basic proficiency in the use of software applications is required.

Must have strong numerical data entry skills and attention to detail.

Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities. Communication skills, oral and written, are required.

Special Position Requirements

Occasional overtime and travel (sometimes including multiple day/overnight travel) may be required.

Working Conditions

Performs work in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hours.  Periodic travel to other sites, including warehouse sites, may be 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)

• Medical & RX
• Dental
• Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com 

Financial Security

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
• Dependent Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance

Work, Life, Health

• 160 hours vacation for the first year
• 9 Paid Holidays 2 Float Holidays 1 Birthday Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation