Energy Accounting/ Admin

Central United Coop; Buffalo, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Central United Coop in Minnesota seeks an organized administrative and accounting support specialist for the Energy Department. Position supports billing, inventory, pricing, contracts and daily operations; office bases in Buffalo Lake or Winthrop.

Responsibilities include customer service, cash card processing, reporting, and ongoing training to deepen energy business knowledge. Strong computer skills and compliance with safety policies are required.

Qualifications

• Post high school training in Accounting or related field; experience may substitute education.
• 2+ years accounting experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient customer service by phone and in person.
• Process cash cards and daily accounting tasks for energy department.
• Compile and process bills, accounts payable, and fuel/gas transactions.
• Update fuel prices and communicate changes to locations.
• Prepare reports and handle inventory adjustments.
• Enter and track contracts and prepay bookings.

Skills

Accounting

Customer service

Education

Postsecondary education in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Provide efficient customer service and accurate administrative and accounting support for the Energy Department. Process energy-related transactions, billing, inventory, pricing, and contracts while supporting daily operations and developing knowledge of the energy business. Role could be based out of either Buffalo Lake or Winthrop office.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Acts as a customer service representative and assists customers both on the phone and in person.
• Process Co-op cash cards as needed.
• Compile and process bill of landings, customer billings, and accounts payable processes for fuel/ gas accounts.
• Coordinate Energy Assistance Program.
• Update fuel prices and send out to locations as well as update AgVantage.
• Process monthly inventories and physical inventory adjustments.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Enter prepay and booking contracts that come into the office.
• Progress into more specialty tasks as knowledge of the energy business is gained.
• Comply with all laws and regulations that apply to the department.
• Attend appropriate training sessions as part of programs of continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other:

• Must be able to spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
• Must comply with all safety regulations and policies of the company.
• Must be able to operate all office equipment.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Post high school training at the college or vocational level in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

Value-Added Qualifications:

• 2+ years accounting experience is desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office computer programs is desirable.
• Ag background a plus.