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NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 750 employees operating out of seven office locations. JOB SUMMARY: The Operational Accounting Manager will provide leadership and guidance to members of the finance and accounting teams. The position will take a leading role in the financial interaction with members from initial feasibility studies throughout the life of the project, including the tracking and delivery of timely and accurate financial metrics for the company and the member. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork across of areas of the organization in the preparation of the initial financial feasibility and EPP process for onboarding of new projects
Prepare monthly billing, incorporating verification of bi-weekly timesheet data, the tracking of footage billed and variances
Create and review monthly contracts to actual spending reports with Project Management Office and Outside Plant Team; manage forecasting and financial impact
Update financial models with actual mileage designed, signed change orders, spending and construction invoices
Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close activities and processes
Prepare, review, analyze and track financial performance of members projects, including monthly budget to actual calls with members using the financial model and dashboards
Work with teams across the organization regarding change orders for individual projects to determine financial impact and revise budget for project as needed
Assess current accounting and finance practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements
Verify construction invoicing matches pricing for the RFP and production sheets
Provide Procurement with the Product Code and General Ledger alignment for all materials
Monthly review and reconciliation from contracts to actual spending with internal team
Mentor and develop assigned team by managing performance, mentoring, ensuring proper training and maintaining strong employee relationships
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIESWorking knowledge of RUS labor units and codes
Working knowledge of all materials related to fiber build networks
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products
Working knowledge of Smartsheets and Netsuite
Ability to multi-task
Can maintain high level of confidentiality
Must be able to organize work to meet deadlines, set priorities and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Must be able to work with a variety of people under differing circumstances
Must have exceptional attention to detail
Must exhibit reliable and dependable attendance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting and financial experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDSWork is typically performed in an office setting
Occasionally travel may be required
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