Accounting Coordinator

MEC is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Watford City, ND. Since 1945, our goal and commitment have been to improve the quality of life of our members while supporting the communities we serve by offering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity.

About the role

The selected candidate for this full-time, benefited position will assist with accounting processes including budget, reconciliation, material inventory, and annual audits. This role provides quality member services and supports the accounting department as directed. Reporting to the Business Manager, you will deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality work while fostering positive working relationships. The role supports MEC’s mission and prioritizes our members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the budgeting process and produce quarterly departmental reports for distribution.
• Track and report operating budgets; assist department managers in reviewing and explaining budget performance.
• Assist in reviewing and reconciling subsidiary ledgers with general ledger control accounts, including material inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Maintain accounting files accurately.
• Prepare or assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance/regulatory reports for member organizations and federal, state, and local agencies.
• Compile financial information for monthly board meetings, year-end audits, and other requests.
• Assist with general administration activities as directed.
• Support the accounting department with scheduling and travel arrangements.
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, copying, scanning, and managing financial documents.
• Assist in tax reporting, including 1099s and 990s.
• Respond to member service inquiries via telephone or in-person regarding accounts, billing, payments, high bill concerns, complaints, outage notifications, and service orders.
• Process and update member service orders in the customer information system, including new connects, transfers, meter exchanges, trouble calls, and high bill concerns.
• Answer telephones, route calls, take messages for all departments, and make outbound calls to members as needed.
• Prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and work on special projects as requested.
• Prepare and process standard member correspondence related to service functions.
• Attend and participate in training programs to improve job knowledge, skills, and safety.
• Maintain respectful and professional interactions; ensure consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree with a focus in finance and/or accounting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school (preferred).
• One to two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class D driver’s license.
• Basic understanding of PC-based Windows software, including spreadsheet and word processing skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage (effective from the first day of hire).
• 401(k) with 7% matching after one year.
• Pension plan at no cost to the employee (effective after one year).
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Life insurance, including spouse and dependents, at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental Life Insurance and Business Travel Accident coverage.
• Supplemental Accident Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Pay.
• 12 Paid Holidays per year.