Position Description
Professional accountant with primary responsibility for regulatory reporting and providing general accounting
support.
Principle Accountabilities
Ensure that all company operations comply with lender, grantor, NECA, USAC, RCA, FCC, and other federal, state,
and local requirements, and internal control compliance.
Monitors end user, miscellaneous and CABS billings for irregularities and impacts on NECA and AECA reporting.
Coordinate regulatory reporting and data gathering.
Ensure maintenance and compliance with the Cost Allocation Manual (CAM); prepare annual CAM packet.
Preparation and submission of federal and state regulatory reports timely and accurately.
Monitor Performance Testing for compliance and timely submission.
Stay abreast of FCC and GAAP accounting standards as well as other standards related to cooperatives that affect
financial statements.
Perform GL functions such as reconciliations and journal entries.
Interface with audit team, consultants and others as needed.
Provide backup to other functions as needed.
Work on special projects as requested.
Maintain accurate and complete records.
Prepare special reports and presentation materials as requested.
Automates processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors; continuously looks at assigned tasks for opportunities
to automate.
Maintenance of membership capital credit equity balances.
Complete training programs as necessary or required to improve job performance.
Additional Responsibilities
Sufficient equipment at your residence to ensure uninterrupted remote work at speeds close to speeds experienced
while working in the office.
Recommend changes and improvements to policies and procedures to improve service and cost effectiveness.
Ensure readily available access to records for review as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Must be detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously as well as daily activities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Must be flexible to work overtime, flexible schedule, and/or weekends if necessary
Ability to work with a diverse group of people, individually and/or collectively
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, walk, climb ladders, climb stairs
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Ability to travel to service area sites as needed
Ability to attend industry association meetings/training as needed
Measures of Performance
Timeliness and accuracy of regulatory reporting requirements with zero late fees or penalties.
Completes routine journal entries and GL reconciliations timely and accurately.
Keeps accurate records in compliance with FCC retention policies (both current and historical).
Accuracy, completeness, and organization of records.
Compliance with FCC and GAAP accounting standards as well as cooperative rules, regulations and standards.
Timely and accurate compliance with federal and state reporting requirements
Completion of SMART goals.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functionality such as pivot tables,
vlookups, etc.
Working knowledge of and compliance with internal controls.
Ensure all regulatory filing processes are always documented and up to date.
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in accounting or related field with at least three years of accounting
experience, demonstrating progressive responsibility
Telecommunications experience preferred.
