FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT I/II

This position works from the Sedalia branch of CORE Electric Cooperative. This position does not work remotely.

CORE employees are required to work in a safe manner in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.

SALARY RANGE: $58,760 - $87,693 per year

Responsible to the Finance Manager for closing of work orders and for fixed asset accounting. Works independently and in a team environment toward specific results, devising new methods and modifying or adopting standard procedures to meet new conditions. Receives direction where a definite objective is set and is allowed to plan and arrange own work. Accuracy of work is very important. Individual integrity is essential, as information utilized and created in this position is confidential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION : Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Minimum of three years of experience in basic accounting functions. Working knowledge of fixed assets, depreciation, inventory integrated accounting software, and account reconciliation preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications - particularly Word and Excel. Requires valid Colorado driver's license with satisfactory driving record within Cooperative standards. Satisfactory background check results. Satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Organizes and analyzes work order records for material, labor, and overhead charges, verifies charges are consistent with Engineering staking sheets and estimates. Creates and maintains general plant work orders and performs capitalization. Assumes duties of closing and work orders including organization of detail, maintenance, and retention of ongoing records. Works closely with Engineering to provide information necessary to create Substation and Transmission continuing property records. Balances open work orders to general ledger monthly. Responsible for balancing and closing multiple modules during month end process. Updates and maintains Standard Unit Costs. Responsible for the maintenance of CPR Records. Prepares monthly journal entries. Ensures special equipment balance in general ledger is timely, complete, and accurately capitalized. Verifies accounting for new asset purchases and capitalizes purchases to appropriate fixed asset. Monitors and retires disposed assets. Maintains excel spreadsheet of general plant purchase detail. Assists with physical inventory audit with written communication to the warehouse and district personnel. Performs test counts during physical inventory. Supports any adjustments required by monthly analysis and physical inventory. Assists in the reporting and analysis of the capital budget for CORE. Participates with management in creation of up to date, cohesive, comprehensive, and durable documentation of position procedures and functions. Ensures fixed asset & work order files are in adherence with the record retention policy and records are destroyed timely. Performs detail testing of information system upgrades with documented testing scenarios of plant asset accounting. Prepares yearly property tax reporting. Assists in preparing audit schedules related to property, plant, and equipment. Prepares depreciation estimates for budgeting/forecasting. Prepares/supports external financial reporting. Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: CORE offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• 9/80 work schedule (3-day weekend every other week)
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year (minimum)
• Eight paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits including:
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic life Insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite EV charging stations
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company match up to 4%. Immediately 100% vested
• Wellness reimbursement up to $300 per year
• Length of service program
• Onsite micro market
• Onsite gym