Accounting Analyst I or II (Financial Reporting & Planning)

*Position Title:* Accounting Analyst I or II (Financial Reporting & Planning) *OPEN UNTIL FILLED* *Department/Location: *Financial Services*/*Bismarck, ND *Company:* Basin Electric Power Cooperative *Position Purpose:* This position is responsible for the daily cash batch processing and the application of payments to the accounts receivable subledger.
The position is responsible for preparation of various cooperative and subsidiary invoices through a process that includes analysis, delivery, and collection of data from various sources.
This position is also responsible for various month-end journal entries and the performance of various account reconciliations of revenue, expense, and general ledger accounts.
*Essential Functions:* * Responsible for daily cash batch processing and application of payments to accounts receivable subledger.
* Assist with management of the accounts receivable/revenue ledger for BEPC and its subsidiaries.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the Infor Accounts Receivable software system module.
* Prepare invoices and record accruals ensuring compliance with contractual terms, communication with customers to ensure timely collection of payments and reconciliation of statements.
* Responsible for reconciling transactions between the billing systems used for invoicing and the accounting system.
* Assist with the inventory accounting related to Dakota Gasification Company’s by-products.
* Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
* Responsible for various month-end journal entries and performance of various account reconciliations of revenue, expense, and general ledger accounts.
* Support other identified key critical accounting functions in cross-training initiatives.
*Qualifications**:* *Accounting Analyst I:* * Four-year degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related discipline.
* Two years of related professional accounting experience.
*Accounting Analyst II:* * Four-year degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related discipline.
* Four years of related professional accounting experience.
*Other Requirements:* * Knowledge of GAAP, financial operations, and accounting theory in executing at the transaction level.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Proficient in personal computer operation and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel and experience with reporting software.
* Knowledge of relational database concepts.
* Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Resume required.
* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel in this position.
The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations.
Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement for this position.
*Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:* This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.
It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
This position requires the ability to communicate and must be able to clearly exchange accurate information.
It also requires the ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.
basinelectric.
com to apply.
Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Bismarck, ND: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person