Accounting Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Grand Forks, ND, United States Minnkota Power Full time
MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE

Accounting Assistant I

Position Summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for an Accounting Assistant I in our Financial Services department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Accounting Assistant I performs accounts payable duties. This position also provides accounting process support for the accounting department.

The pay range for this position begins at $21.85 per hour. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Accounts payable duties
    • Manage invoices for processing by scanning into designated folder
    • Input invoices into Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) system
    • Cursory review of invoices and statements
    • Review and reconcile monthly supplier statements and investigate differences
    • Review and reconcile credit card attachments
    • Reconcile monthly station service invoices
  • Accounts receivable duties
    • Prepare bank deposits and scan documentation into folder for processing
    • Reconcile check clearing account and manage outstanding checks
  • Provide accounting process support
    • Correct issues as they arise and work with accountants as support role
    • Communicate and collaborate with internal and external parties as needed to obtain and provide necessary information
  • Provide support and backup for other Accounting Assistants
Organizational Competencies
  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Reliability
Job Competencies
  • Action Oriented
  • Decision Quality
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Functional/Technical Skills
  • Time Management
Goals and Objectives

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.

Job Qualification Standards

Education and Training
  • Position requires an Associates degree in accounting, bookkeeping or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Experience
  • 2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping preferred
Physical and Mental Demands

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.

Benefits

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


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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