Senior Accountant

About the Role

Rock Energy Cooperative is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Senior Accountant to support the Controller and the Accounting Department. This position plays a key role in the month-end and year-end close process, financial audits, budgeting support, tax reporting, and special projects while ensuring compliance with GAAP, cooperative policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Payroll
  • Manage bi-weekly payroll for all employees.
  • Ensure payroll complies with federal and state regulations, Cooperative policies, and union agreements.
  • Process payroll tax deposits and prepare all quarterly and annual payroll tax filings.
  • Coordinate payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, benefits, and deductions with Human Resources.
  • Prepare annual W-2s and other required payroll reporting.
  • Coordinate and complete the annual workers' compensation audit.
  • Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Accounts Payable
  • Coordinate accounts payable activities with the part-time AP Specialist to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
  • Review invoices for appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.
  • Manage weekly check runs and ACH payments.
  • Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and Certificates of Insurance.
  • Prepare and process annual Form 1099 reporting.
  • Prepare monthly Wisconsin and Illinois sales and use tax returns.
  • Assist in maintaining effective internal controls related to accounts payable.
• Accounting & Financial Support
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close.
  • Support the annual financial audit by preparing schedules, responding to audit requests, and coordinating requested information.
  • Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Assist in developing and improving accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.
  • Support cash management, miscellaneous receivables, and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
  • Help ensure compliance with GAAP, Cooperative policies, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as a backup for key accounting functions to ensure continuity of operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three to five years of accounting experience, preferably including payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (NISC a plus).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility or electric cooperative accounting.
• Knowledge of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Experience in preparing sales and use tax returns.
• Experience preparing Forms 1099 and W-2.
• Experience supporting annual financial audits.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.