Temporary Accountant

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are excited to be seeking a Temporary Accountant to join our team. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community and a successful candidate will have an opportunity to directly impact these values.

This is a temporary position in our Homer office. This will be an hourly (non-exempt) position with work hours during the Monday through Friday work week, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General knowledge of all functions related to payroll, payables, and consumer accounting.
• Assists in the preparation of financial and statistical reports of the Association.
• Reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Responsible for maintaining General Ledger records in an audit ready status.
• Performs detailed account analyses.
• Provides back-up for payroll/general, payables/general, and consumer accountants.
• Acts as the alternative contact for banking activities such as stop-payments, P-Card authorizations, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSE & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• Three years general accounting experience.
• Equivalent education may be substituted.
• Two additional years of experience may be substituted for college requirements.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to retrieve and summarize accounting database information using computerized database/spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to operate a 10-key calculator and computer keyboard with proficiency.
• Ability to apply rational thinking to solve practical problems and to comprehend instructions.
• Ability to mathematically add, subtract, multiply and divide, work with decimals and fractions, and understand/apply standard accounting theory and procedures.

HEA is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association. Come explore the extraordinary offers with work/life balance, competitive pay, and excellent benefits. Our employees enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development. To learn more about Homer Electric Association, please visit us at www.homerelectric.com