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Accountant

Employer
Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc.
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Salary
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Industry
Energy and Utilities
Role
Accountant
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Summary 

An Accountant I is responsible for maintaining the cooperative’s accounting and property records for Minnkota Power Cooperative, Square Butte Cooperative and Northern Municipal Power Agency.  This position also performs various auditing and tax duties.    

Essential Responsibilities

1. Maintain Accounting Records
  • Prepare calculations and reconciliations to support accounting entries and records
  • Prepare accounts receivable invoices
  • Code and review cash receipts
  • Assist payroll administrator with processing payroll, including analyzing and inputting employee payroll deductions
  • Accounts payable processing
  • Assemble information for financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
  • Provide information for annual audit of financial statements
  • Assemble tax information and reports
  • Develop reports on financial information
  • Prepare and file financial assurance documents and EIA reports

  • 2. Maintain Property records
  • Close capital projects into property records
  • Maintain asset records and depreciation schedules

  • 3. Process Cooperative Power Bills
  • Assist with cooperative power bills
  • Prepare annual changes to billing units and rates for the various power billing components

  • 4. Perform Auditing Duties
  • Perform power plant and coal contract audits
  • Review coding on accounts payable vouchers and credit card transactions

  • Minimum Qualifications

    Education

    Required:
    • Bachelors degree in Accounting

    Preferred:
    • CPA license

    Experience

    Required:
    • 1-3 years of experience in similar accounting duties/an accounting role

     

    The salary range for this position begins at $60,000 per year. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate\u0027s skills, education, and previous relevant experience.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Company

    Minnkota Power Cooperative has a wide range of more than 400 knowledgeable and skilled employees who work to bring reliable, low-cost electric energy to northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.  Minnkota employs engineers, electrical line workers, power plant personnel, electricians, accountants and many other positions needed to manage our unique and evolving business.

    Corporate headquarters are located in Grand Forks, N.D.  The primary source of electric generation is the Milton R. Young Station, a power plant located near Center, N.D., 35 miles northwest of Bismarck, N.D.

    For nearly 80 years, Minnkota has been energizing homes, farms, schools and businesses. And the future is bright. New employees are needed to power our growing local economies and the technological advancements that are changing the way we view the world.  Career growth and development are a priority at Minnkota, creating a challenging and rewarding work environment. The company promotes a work culture that strives to keep employees engaged, healthy and productive.

    If you're looking for a rewarding career that offers competitive pay, benefits and advancement opportunities, we invite you to view our Apply Today!

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