Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Director of Accounting & Support Services to work in our headquarters located in Pahrump, Nevada.
The Director of Accounting & Support Services works under the general guidance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for managing the functional areas of accounting, fleet, facilities, warehouse and procurement. The Director of Accounting & Support Services is a member of the Executive Management Team and is responsible for promoting the vision and mission of the Cooperative and developing and achieving the strategic goals of the organizations as they apply to the accounting and support services functional areas.
Please refer to the job description for the Director of Accounting & Support Services .
Education/Experience: A bachelor’s degree in accounting and 10 years of experience in public accounting at a management level; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Rural Utilities Service (RUS) accounting, CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to customers, vendors and other employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices, budgeting methods, insurance, taxes, banking and other financial matters. Working knowledge of all office procedures, equipment, and administrative functions. Knowledge of data processing, information systems and internal accounting controls. Experience with current Cooperative accounting and information systems is highly preferred. Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.
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