Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that provides power to rural Wright County and western Hennepin County. The cooperative has been a corporate citizen to the area since 1937 and currently serves more than 50,000 electric accounts.
The Accountant will provide quality accounting and computer knowledge; attain training, and assure the membership is provided with reliable products and services at competitive prices. Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness are must requirements.
The position is located at our company headquarters in Rockford, MN, 15 miles west of Plymouth on Hwy 55.

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Pay and Benefits*
$27.50-$35.55 per hour depending on qualifications
We offer medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous company 401k match, company contributions towards HSA, PTO and holidays
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
80% Of Time

• Accounting & Finance Activities
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries and the back-up schedules according to GAAP and RUS’s Uniform System of Accounts.
• Prepare operating statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and statistical reports.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements for all businesses.
• Maintain accurate subledgers and timely account reconciliations.
• Prepare audit schedules and worksheets as required. Provide the auditors with assistance as requested.
• Assist with preparation and data entry of the annual budget.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• Research as requested information for financial services personnel or personnel from other departments.

15% Of Time
Team Activities

• Execute necessary processes to complete assigned items of Financial Service Department annual work plan/to-do list.
• Provide back-up support to Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Learn procedures and relationships of the overall accounting functions to provide back-up capabilities as needed.

5% Of Time
Cooperative Activities

• Attend Cooperative and department meetings, sometimes during non-work hours.
• Participate in W-H’s Training and Continuing Education program.

Requirements

• Minimum four-year accounting degree or 2 years equivalent accounting/finance experience or 2 years accounting degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to multi-task with excellent attention to detail
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office package
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across departments and business lines
• Ability to work independently at times and exercise sound judgment
• Effective communication skills
• Must adhere to WH’s core values of Teamwork, Dependability, Performance, Integrity, Safety and Member/Customer Focused.

Job Specific Competencies
Member / Customer Service & Dependability

• Displays courtesy and sensitivity
• Manages difficult or emotional situations
• Meets commitments
• Responds quickly to member / customer needs
• Solicits member/customer feedback to improve service
• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Keeps commitments
• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines

Work in a climate-controlled office environment with minimal physical exertion. Activities include work at the computer terminal and interaction with Wright-Hennepin personnel via verbal, written, and computer technology communication.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.50 - $35.55 per hour

Work Location: In person