About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead our accounting operations and drive financial excellence across our Cooperative and its subsidiaries. This hands-on leadership role includes overseeing daily accounting functions, managing payroll processing, and developing a talented team of accounting professionals. As a key member of our finance team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency across all departments.

Lead the Accounting Team

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting professionals to achieve high performance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to foster professional growth
• Delegate tasks strategically and monitor progress to meet deadlines
• Review team members' work and deliver constructive feedback
• Step in to cover for the accounting staff when needed

Oversee Accounting Operations

• Manage all accounting functions, including financial accounting, accounts payable, payroll processing, and work orders
• Conduct detailed monthly reviews of budget analyses, balance sheet accounts, and transactional activity for YVEA and its subsidiaries
• Review weekly AP runs and bi-weekly payroll processing for YVEA and Luminate
• Monitor fund levels and alert the Finance Manager to any concerns
• Investigate issues as they arise and propose effective solutions

Support Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Coordinate audit data requests and support audit fieldwork teams
• Perform financial analyses as needed
• Participate in the company-wide budget process
• Apply YVEA/Luminate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures with sound judgment

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Review and strengthen internal controls
• Update company accounting policies as appropriate
• Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Support special projects and additional duties as assigned

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting or relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration across departments
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• MBA or CPA certification
• Experience processing payroll, accounts payable, and work orders
• Electric utility accounting experience
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

• Employee Assistance Plan: For you and your family at no cost
• Events: We love to have fun at work! We offer many opportunities and events. Anything from happy hour to a company-wide snow tubing.
• Training and Development: We provide both off-site and on-the-job training opportunities so you can keep up and advance in our ever-changing utility environment.
• Education Assistance: Enjoy learning? Our Education Assistance Policy will assist with your tuition.
• Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental, and short-term disability and life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child.
• Time Off: We encourage you to enjoy your time outside work with a generous PTO plan and ten paid holidays.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plans: We will match your 401(k) contribution up to 4%
• Retirement Security Plan: 1.7% of your average salary x years of service x 1.19 = annuity
• Health and Well-being: A healthy you is a healthy us. We will deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings account for each preventative exam you and your dependents complete.
• Safety: Never driven in the snow before? A course at Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs is on us.
• Discounts Program: Local and national discounts on everything from travel to a new set of tires.

The target salary range for this role is $ 92,849.00 - $119,805.00 and will reflect the selected candidate's experience, skills, and education.