Senior Accountant

Description

MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE

Senior Accountant

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for a Senior Accountant in our Financial Reporting & Budgeting department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger accounts and reviewing the general ledger for accuracy. This position will also coordinate the completion of the month‑end close process for Minnkota Power Cooperative and its subsidiaries.

The pay range for this position begins at $95,226. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

• Process and Maintain Accounting Records
  • Drive timely completion of monthly closing procedures
  • Assist in managing the chart of accounts
  • Reconcile various Trial Balance accounts
  • Oversee EIA and other tax forms and submissions
  • Oversee transmission, depreciation and cost of service studies
  • Support document and record retention
• Administer and Report on Asset Records
  • Close capital projects into property records
  • Maintain asset records and depreciation schedules
  • Collaborate with project managers to determine capital versus expense projects
• Support Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Programs
  • Record and reconcile REC sales
  • Administer MN compliance process
  • Analyze reporting and tracking of RECs
• Perform Auditing Duties
  • Perform external contract audits
  • Provide documentation for the annual audit of financial statements
  • Provide support and documentation for grant requests and audits
• Administer Financial Modules in ERM System
  • Open and close accounting periods
  • Reconcile subledgers to General Ledger and correct any issues
  • Troubleshoot errors in IFS with the assistance of the IT department
  • Assist with Operation and Maintenance Budget for Minnkota and its Subsidiaries

• Safety
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Reliability

• Decision Quality
• Organization Agility
• Planning
• Perseverance
• Standing Alone

An employee filling this role is expected to meet changing and unique goals and objectives, as established by their supervisor, related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting. A CPA license is desirable but not required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Equivalent combinations of education, certification, and directly related experience may be considered.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work.

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave:
  Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations