Senior Accountant

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association

$83K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
  • 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting, with RUS and/or FERC knowledge as a plus
  • Experience in budgeting and capital expenditure planning
  • Preferably has electric cooperative experience

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting reports, and variance analysis
  • Facilitate the development of annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts
  • Own the preparation and submission of regulatory filings such as Form 7
  • Contribute to month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Prepare audit schedules and manage audit requests
  • Ensure compliance of expenditures with internal accounting policies
  • Collaborate across departments to provide financial insights

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA with employer contribution and FSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
Full Job Description
Looking to grow your accounting career in a collaborative, mission-driven organization? Wright-Hennepin is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to support our Financial Services team and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

Compensation

$83,500 - $115,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications) plus annual bonus potential

Benefits

Wright-Hennepin offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA with employer contribution + FSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Location
  • Rockford, MN (on-site)

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting Wright-Hennepin's financial operations while contributing to accurate, timely reporting and continuous improvement efforts.

Financial Management (90%)
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, including supporting reports, variance analysis, and narratives
  • Facilitate the development of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts, including detailed financial reporting and analysis
  • Own the preparation and submission of Form 7 and other required external regulatory filings
  • Contribute to month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit requests in a timely and accurate manner
  • Review expenditures to ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
  • Research and apply accounting guidance to ensure compliance with current standards and best practices
  • Collaborate across departments to provide financial insights and support business needs
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes by leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Maintain clear documentation of processes and procedures, including use of tools such as Scribe or other AI-supported solutions
  • Provide backup support for accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed
Other Duties (10%)
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Requirements

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
  • Minimum of five to seven years of accounting or finance experience
  • Well versed in GAAP accounting; RUS and/or FERC accounting knowledge is a plus
  • Budgeting and capital expenditure planning experience
  • Electric cooperative experience preferred
  • Wholly owned subsidiary or holding company knowledge preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Cash/debt management knowledge
  • Long range forecasting and projection skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting/finance concepts and principles
  • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting and financial software

What Success Looks Like at Wright-Hennepin

Wright-Hennepin employees are expected to demonstrate strong personal accountability and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment by embodying the following:
  • Integrity - Builds trust, honors commitments, and supports the organization's mission, vision, and values
  • Safety - Prioritizes safe work practices and protects employee and member well-being
  • Member/Customer Focus - Delivers responsive, respectful, and effective service
  • Teamwork - Collaborates effectively and supports team and organizational goals
  • Dependability - Takes ownership, meets expectations, and maintains reliability
  • Performance - Produces high-quality work, continuously develops skills, and proactively solves problems


Salary Description

$85,000 -$115,000

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