Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant

 

MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE

Accounts Payable/
Accounting Assistant 

Position Summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for an Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant in our Financial Services department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Accounting Assistant performs accounts payable duties following established processes. This position also provides support for the accounting and finance departments.

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
  • Input invoices into Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) system
  • Review and reconcile monthly supplier statements and investigate differences
  • Reconcile check clearing account and monitor outstanding checks
  • Reconcile monthly station service invoices
  • Review credit card attachments for accuracy and compliance with policy
  • Correct issues with supplier payments and communicate with various parties as needed
  • Review new suppliers for accuracy and input any additional information needed in ERM system

 

• Additional Duties
• • Prepare bank deposits and scan documentation into folder for processing
  • Review system reports for accuracy and timeliness
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal and external parties to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions
  • Assist with team initiatives, special projects and process improvement activities related to accounting and finance operations as assigned
  • Provide operational support and backup coverage for other Accounting Assistants as needed

 

Organizational Competencies

• Safety
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Reliability

Job Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Self-Development
• Time Management
• Functional/Technical Skills

 

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 Associate’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Experience

• 3 years of accounting experience 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