Accounting Specialist at Connexus Energy

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 145,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Key Responsibilities & Results:

Accounts Payable- Process and validate accounts payable invoices timely and accurately. Reconcile and analyze errors or omission to correct and update data as required or needed. Act as subject matter expert in order to assist in process improvements and reporting.

• Obtain necessary authorization/signatures on invoices.
• Ensure accuracy of applied tax and total amounts to be paid.
• Verify amounts on invoice by matching purchase orders (PO) and receiving records.
• Research and resolve invoice to PO variances by working with vendors and/or the purchasing department. Check accuracy of freight and other charges via review of PO notes or discussion with purchasing agent.
• Review all standard Accounts Payable (AP) invoices for necessary account coding, authorizations, and tax. Work with Senior Accountant to resolve complicated issues.
• Prepare invoices for payment within the applicable terms and ensure all available discounts are taken.
• Act as document management system subject matter expert on day-to-day issues as well as future upgrades and projects.
• Coordinate with Procurement and warehouse to maintain/enhance accounting software purchasing processes.

General Ledger- Balance and maintain various general ledger accounts accurately and complete various weekly, monthly, and annual accounting processes to ensure accurate financial information.

• Balance numerous general ledger accounts monthly. Correct errors, analyze adjustments, and submit appropriate entries to balance the accounts.
• Run various reports including the Received But Not Invoiced (RBNI) report, research and resolve outstanding PO variances or issues
• Prepare all necessary support and reports.
• Prepare miscellaneous accounts receivable billings accurately.
• Prepare Utility Source, Rebate, Pole Attachment, and other miscellaneous billings.

Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program- Maintain the profiles, approval paths, records, and documentation for the Purchasing Card.

• Enter information to be billed into appropriate program, process and send billings.
• Research and calculate plant damage billings using knowledge of workorder and asset data.
• Act as the point person internally and externally for questions and resolution Work with other accounting staff to ensure all inquiries are resolved.

Required Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• Associates degree in accounting or related field
• Five or more years of experience in accounting field
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Reconciliation and problem solving skills
• Extensive working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully

Preferred Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• Document Management system and Great Plains experience
• Knowledge of sales tax laws in state of MN

Pre-Employment Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Compensation: Connexus Energy offers employees a competitive base wage, an annual incentive, and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, life, company provided disability insurance, generous company contribution and match to 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.