Energy Accounting/ Administration

Central United Cooperative; Winthrop (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Central United Cooperative in Winthrop, MN, seeks an Energy Department accounting support specialist to provide efficient customer service and accurate administrative and accounting support. You will process energy-related transactions, billing, inventory, pricing, and contracts while supporting daily operations and developing knowledge of the energy business.

The role emphasizes processing transactions, reports, and compliance with applicable laws; prior accounting experience and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and ability to assist customers both on the phone and in person.
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• 2+ years accounting experience is desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient customer service and assist customers by phone and in person.
• Process Co-op cash cards as needed.
• Compile and process bill of lading, customer billings, and accounts payable for fuel/gas accounts.
• Coordinate Energy Assistance Program.
• Update fuel prices and disseminate to locations; update AgVantage.
• Process monthly inventories and physical inventory adjustments.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Enter prepay and booking contracts in the office.
• Advance to more specialty tasks as knowledge of energy business grows.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Attend training sessions as part of continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Post high school training in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Primary Objectives of the Position:

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.

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.