Accountant

Description

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 a full-time in-office position located at our company headquarters in Rockford, MN, 15 miles west of Plymouth on Hwy 55.

Pay and Benefits

$30.00-$38.00 / hour depending on qualifications

We offer medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous company 401k match, company contributions towards HSA, PTO and holidays.

Responsibilities

80% 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% Team Activities

5% Cooperative Activities

Requirements

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.