Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Assistant Controller

Company : Rock Energy Cooperative

Location : Janesville, WI

Rock Energy Cooperative has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller. If you're seeking a remarkable career opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact with an organization that has been serving its members since 1936, consider joining Rock Energy Cooperative. Be part of a team of Rock Stars!

Rock Energy Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric and natural gas cooperative headquartered in Janesville, WI, with a district office in South Beloit, IL. This position is based in the Janesville office. Rock Energy serves approximately 20,000 electric and 9,000 natural gas meters across 8 counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. With annual revenues nearing $70 million and a total utility plant of $180 million, Rock Energy also holds financial ownership in a natural gas generating facility and the area's transmission company. Janesville, a city of 65,000, is situated between Madison, WI, and Rockford, IL, offering all the amenities of a large city, including excellent schools and healthcare facilities. It's also just a short drive to Milwaukee and Chicago.

Essential Functions :

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reconciliations, financial statements and appropriate tax returns.
• Assist with financial planning and annual budget preparation.
• Evaluate the cooperative’s financing and capital structure.
• Assist with the annual financial audit and complete the workers' compensation audit.
• Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments.
• Assist in the establishment and improvement of accounting & finance procedures and processes.
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations.
• Assist with processing accounts payable, including weekly check runs.
• Process annual 1099s.
• Prepare monthly sales & use tax returns for both Illinois & Wisconsin.
• Manage vendor accounts including setting up new vendors, maintaining W-9s and COIs.
• Process bi-weekly payroll ensuring cooperative policies, federal & state laws, & union and nonunion agreements are adhered to.
• Manage payroll, payroll reporting, and payments of payroll taxes.
• Prepare and distribute W-2s.
• Assist with member rate development and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, cooperative policies, and bylaws.
• Back-up cash management, miscellaneous receivables, and other accounting responsibilities as identified.
• Supervise accounting department personnel in the absence of the controller.
• Report directly to the controller.

Requirements and Skills :

Rock Energy Cooperative offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) and pension.

If you are interested in making a difference at an employer that provides stability for the long term, please consider a career at Rock Energy Cooperative

Rock Energy Cooperative is currently using MRA-The Management Association to assist with their recruiting needs. We are not utilizing the assistance of staffing agencies at this time. If you are interested in the position, please click "Apply" and submit your resume accordingly. All questions can be directed to Tye Smith

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