Job Posting closes May 8th 2026.  Early applications are encouraged.

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:   Provides clerical assistance to the financial accounting department. Main duties will including preparation, verification, and entry of accounts payable and account reconciliation. Prepare and scan or file accounting records in an orderly, systematic and retrievable manner. Other duties will be assigned as needed. 

II. DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (End Results Expected):

 
1. Accounts payable duties including vendor inquiries, invoice verifying and entering, check processing and scanning.

2. Maintain accounting records archiving plan for the preservation of paper and electronic documents, making use of current computer technology.

3. May assist with bank reconciliations.

4. Maintains inventory records for Propane subsidiary in conjunction with processing vendor purchases.  This may entail updating records in more than one software system and reconciling information.

5. May assist the Member Service department, as needed, with electric and propane members/customers by providing service requests, answering questions, and offering assistance.

6. Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

7. Participate in courses and special meetings to improve technical skills.

8. Comply with the Records Retention policy as it pertains to records created in the course of your job or in your possession. 

9. Maintains a safe working environment by adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations. Reports unsafe conditions in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.

10. May perform other accounting duties and assist other departments as needed in the course of business.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Requires excellent interpersonal skills, must have the ability to work closely with all levels of personnel, member/customers, vendors, and other departments in a courteous and personable manner.   Must be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Will use discretion when dealing with cooperative, or member information of a confidential nature. 

IV. COMMUNICATIONS:

ORAL: Must possess good communicative skills to effectively express oneself to owner/members and all level of employees.

WRITTEN:  Ability to communicate knowledge and ideas with clearness, effectiveness, and ease.

V. SCHEDULING AND PLANNING:   Will be self-motivated, well organized, and flexible.  Must be able to prioritize, and plan to ensure tasks are completed on a timely basis. 

VI. BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE:  Prefer office work related to the financial accounting field.

OTHER SKILLS:  Excellent computer skills, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel programs, ability to rapidly learn new programs.  Detail oriented, with ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Due the confidential nature of financial accounting this position requires the use of excellent judgment and discretion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, grasping, reach outward and overhead, bending, some kneeling, and lifting 5 to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position when possible.

VII. EQUIPMENT OPERATED:  Multi-line phone system, adding machine, personal computer, general and specialized software.  Internet usage as directed.

VIII. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work will typically be completed from a desk in a climate controlled environment at Fall River’s Ashton Office, but may involve travel to outlying offices or job training. The work environment may include evolving responsibilities, frequent interruptions, and frequent use of personal computers and other office machines.  Job encourages employee input on process improvement.

IX. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Employment is subject a to pre-employment drug test and background check. 
This position description is used to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. The description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and requirements for personnel in this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned or as required by the needs of the business. Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. This position description is not an employment contract and does not waive the employment at-will doctrine.