Staff Accountant

Job overview

The Staff Accountant role is an office-based position in El Paso, TX; compensation is not specified. Rio Grande Electric Cooperative provides electric service to rural communities and other members across its service territory. The role maintains accurate accounting records and financial reports by applying RUS accounting guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. Reconciliations, close support, budgeting, and audit documentation help the cooperative manage its financial operations and resources.

What you'll do

• Apply RUS accounting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles
• prepare and post general-ledger journal entries
• reconcile subsidiary journals, software modules, and bank activity
• prepare automated reports
• report daily financial balances and investment notes
• prepare ACH and wire transactions for authorized approval
• review sales tax and gross-receipt reports
• support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, and audits
• maintain confidentiality and follow cooperative safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff accountant

accounting

general ledger

rus accounting

gaap

reconciliations

financial reporting

budgeting

audit support

el paso tx

rio grande electric cooperative

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The cooperative serves members across a large Texas and New Mexico territory and is committed to safe, reliable energy services.

About the employer

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.