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Staff Accountant

Posted on: October 27, 2020 Apply Now
Full Time Expires March 1, 2021

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform daily and recurring accounting and reporting duties relating to Juhl Energy and its subsidiaries, assisting in reporting and operational analysis of clean energy projects, and participating in additional financial and administrative duties as may be needed.

Scope

This position functions with moderate degree of autonomy and offers a moderate degree of client and vendor exposure and interaction.

Primary Functions

Daily

  • Open/process finance-related incoming mail
  • Process payable invoices and enter into QB
  • Cash receipts and disbursements
  • Backup to the Controller as needed

Weekly

  • Prepare weekly check run
  • Banking responsibilities
  • Maintain department filing of all AP and AR documents
  • General Ledger entries and accruals
  • Accounting over energy projects

Monthly/Quarterly/Other:

  • Month-end-closing of ledgers and monthly/quarterly task check lists
  • Financial Report preparation for clean energy project operations
  • Audit workpaper preparation
  • Property and Equipment accounting
  • Assists with special projects as needed
  • Backup to the Controller position

Job Measurement Criteria/Accountabilities/Expectations

  • Timely processing of invoices, receipts and vendor payments
  • Performs all responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy
  • Reviews and revises accounting procedures applicable to job description on an annual basis
  • Applies knowledge and experience to continually improve accounting processes
  • Steady attendance
  • Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work assignments
  • Demonstrates professional behavior which is congruent with JEI Values and beliefs
  • Participates effectively in team projects
  • Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external customers and vendors

Position Requirements/Qualifications
Education/Experience

  • College graduate, preferably degree in Accounting
  • 1-2 years business experience with General Ledgers considered helpful

Attributes

  • Excellent working knowledge/experience with Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks
  • Previous experience in data entry
  • Strong aptitude for numbers, detail and accuracy
  • Flexible and willing to take on additional tasks when necessary
  • Able to handle multiple tasks at one time
  • Good communication skills

Software skills Needed

  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Database
  • PDF software
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