** FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL OCCUR AFTER THE NEW YEAR**
The Accountant - Mid assists in the collection, codification, recording, and reporting of financial and statistical information, along with assisting in meeting all related compliance filings.
This position maintains fiscal records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the rules and regulations established by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
This position assists in the implementation of new accounting systems and the modification of existing systems and will interface with people of different disciplines.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through are very important aspects of this position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Illustrative only):
Assists in preparation of monthly financial statements, Commission packet information including budget vs.
actual reports and charts / graphs;
Assists with preparation of annual reports to the PSC and other regulatory agencies;
Assists in preparation and timely remittance of all Federal and State compliance filings and remittances;
Calculates and records fixed asset additions and retirements as well as monthly depreciation expense;
Assists in ensuring accuracy of all fixed asset records including GP assets, location and extension records, etc.
Prepares monthly and annual account reconciliations;
Prepares financial and operating reports requested by management;
Assists in preparing fuel costing, PCAC filings, and fuel inventory and related records and reports;
Assists in maintaining property tax equivalency records;
Processes inventory transactions and annual physical inventory counts and adjustments for all departments;
Assists with preparation of annual operating and capital budgets;
Assists with coordination of annual financial audits;
Prepares daily cash and monthly bank reconciliations;
Runs payable and payroll checks;
Prepares monthly investment and amortization entries;
Reviews weekly hour reports ensuring accuracy against the Employee Policy Manual and processes gross payroll.
Assists in maintaining the finance system;
Promotes teamwork, high morale and enthusiasm within the Accounting department and MPU as a whole;
Prepares all other required journal entries;
Provides backup for various accounting tasks as needed; and
Other related work as requested by supervisor.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university;
Requires at least five (5) years’ experience in accounting or auditing;
Previous utility experience preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as well as utility accounting systems and procedures;
Understanding of utility operations and PSC rules and regulations;
Understanding of payroll reporting requirements;
PC skills including spreadsheet and data base applications;
Organizational and interpersonal communication skills;
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform demanding physical tasks at times such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (up to 50 lb.
) items;
Sitting at a desk for extended periods while operating a personal computer.
Exposure to normal business office environmental conditions.
Color, sound, odor, depth, hearing and visual perception and discrimination;
Good oral communication ability.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record;
May be required to use personal vehicle for use on the job.
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