Accountant II Job Kalispell area,Montana USA,Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the accounting functions of FEC’s Work Order, Material Inventory, Accounts Payable, Fleet Management and Miscellaneous Receivable system. Maintains monthly reconciliations and audit support schedules for the general ledger accounts. Supervises the Accounts Payable Administrator and Accounting Coordinator, and all associated accounts payable functions and acts as a backup as needed. Helps the Finance & Accounting team with General Accounting Special projects, grants, and full FEC payroll backup support with temporary payroll duties as needed.

REASONABLE

ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for managing the accounting functions of FEC’s Work Order, Material Inventory, Accounts Payable and Fleet Management system, including:

Assess work order data and provide in-depth technical analysis and support related to the Work Order Module in iVUE as needed.
Validate appropriate charges, asset distribution, and member contributions on each work order prior to closing, ensure the maintenance of accurate data.
Process the monthly closing of work orders, including unitization of substation work orders, completed staking sheets.
Prepare and maintain work order reports.
Review material inventory and spreads associated with materials and labor.
Review fleet management charges and reports for accuracy.
Identify and implement best practices appropriate with industry and NISC standards.
Ensure timely and accurate month end closing of each module.
Responsible for Accounts Payable Year End Functions including 1099s.
Responsible for Credit Card Administration.

Responsible for managing the accounting functions of FEC’s Miscellaneous Receivable system, including:

Monitor miscellaneous receivable data and provide in-depth technical expertise and support related to the Miscellaneous Receivable Module in iVUE as needed.
Validate all transactions to ensure accurate data prior to month-end closing.
Prepare orders, invoices, and statements for the following as necessary: employee purchases, retiree insurance, damage invoices and monthly/annual invoices.
Lead and oversee the property damage invoicing process including coordination with Operations and Member Services on adjustments, write-offs, and transfers.
Update catalog item pricing as appropriate.
Identify and implement best practices appropriate with industry standards.
Ensure timely and accurate month end closing.

General accounting and special projects, including:

Plan, coordinate, and prepare the annual property tax filing. Ensure compliance with all deadlines and changes to Montana’s codes for centrally assessed properties.
Provide support on Departmental Budget to Actual reports in addressing questions/concerns/reclassifications.
Maintain monthly reconciliations and audit support schedules for assigned general ledger accounts.
Assist with the month‑end general ledger closing and preparation of financial statements.
Provide backup for the essential functions of the Accounts Payable Administrator and Accounting Coordinator as needed.
Responsible for filing and administration of all Unclaimed Property.
Provide full FEC payroll backup support with temporary and/or ongoing payroll duties as needed.

Be part of the Finance and Accounting Grant Team to help with reimbursement requests related to Grants that FEC has been awarded. Work with personnel to be kept informed on progress as well as any issues.

On an ongoing basis, identify processes for improvement and communicate such to the Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Supervision:
With the goals of the organization consistently in mind, and in conjunction with the Controller, manage the activities of the employees of direct report to include, but not limited to:

Oversee the activities of the employees of direct report encouraging successful completion of all assigned responsibilities. Ensure adequate staffing at all times to meet…


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