Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned full service rural electric cooperative serving over 24,000 customers in parts of 18 Northern Kansas Counties. Headquartered in Norton, Kansas, Prairie Land Electric's 84 employees maintain and operate approximately 6974 miles of line. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an immediate job opening for an Accountant II position. The Accountant II is responsible for providing accurate statistical and financial reports required for the effective operation and management of the Cooperative. Primary accounting responsibilities include general ledger and subsidiary ledger activities and reconciliation, as well as bank reconciliation, work order accounting, accounts payable, miscellaneous receivables, and backup for others in the accounting department. The position will require positive working relationships, personal integrity, confidentiality, and dedication to the cooperative principles and core values. The Prairie Land Accounting team member must be able to uphold the cooperative values of safety, respect, integrity, unity, and accountability in all processes and applications. The preferred applicant will possess the following: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance is desirable. Experience may be given consideration in lieu of education. • A thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, double-entry accounting, and financial statement preparation and analysis. • A working knowledge of accounting processes for accounts payable, including chart of accounts familiarity for proper classification of expenses. • Must be a self-starter with advanced problem-solving skills. • Must be able to perform duties with a high level of accuracy. • Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, creating unity, while consistently meeting deadlines. • Excellent math, accounting, and data analytical skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word, to maintain programs and spreadsheets developed by the Cooperative and other related entities. • Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and integrity. Prairie Land proudly offers its employees medical, dental, and vision insurance, NRECA pension plan, 401k with company match, life insurance, wellness program incentives, paid time off and paid holidays. For more information regarding Prairie Land, please visit our website at www.prairielandelectric.com. To apply, please e-mail your resume with salary requirements to: April Karnopp @ akarnopp@ple.coop. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.