Senior Accountant

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association•Rockford, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wright-Hennepin is a member-owned electric cooperative committed to serving people first. We provide reliable energy to homes, businesses, and communities across Minnesota and take pride in the meaningful impact we make every day. Our employees benefit from a collaborative and supportive environment where teamwork, professional growth, and community involvement are integral to our culture. 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

Requirements

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
Budgeting and capital expenditure planning experience
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

Nice To Haves

RUS and/or FERC accounting knowledge is a plus
Electric cooperative experience preferred
Wholly owned subsidiary or holding company knowledge preferred
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

Responsibilities

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
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned