Accountant
Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® electrical distribution cooperative with 43,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We have an excellent opportunity for an accountant in our Mountain Iron service center.
Accounting Clerk (payroll) responsibilities include:
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Update and maintain payroll records ensuring confidentiality in all respects.
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Process bi-monthly payroll including entry and review of employee timesheets; preparation of employee direct deposit notifications; calculation and remittance of payroll taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
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File quarterly and annual State, Federal, and unemployment payroll tax reports; process annual employee W-2’s.
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Prepare, record, and post fixed, cash, and periodic journal entries to the general ledger; ensure proper general ledger account classification.
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Invest cash on hand in interest bearing accounts as directed.
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Process and prepare distribution of payroll related and other accounts payable; ensure proper general ledger account classification and timeliness of payments through various payment methods.
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Reconcile general ledger accounts; reconcile subsidiary ledgers with general ledger control accounts.
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Prepare information and reports as requested for annual audit.
Required qualifications and skills include:
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Associate Degree with accounting concentration plus two year’s accounting experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
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Prior payroll experience is preferred.
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Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and computerized accounting software.
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Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures as they relate to general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, materials management, and fixed assets.
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Knowledge of payroll wage, hour and tax laws; Minnesota sales and use tax laws; and other applicable federal, state and local laws and reporting requirements.
Lake Country Power offers an excellent wage and benefit package. Online applications only.
Application Deadline is April 26, 2021
Lake Country Power is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities
Consumer Account Representative
Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® electrical distribution cooperative with 43,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We have an excellent opportunity for two Consumer Account Representatives. One position is in our Cohasset service center and one is in our Kettle River service center.
Consumer Account Reps are responsible for resolving a wide range of member inquiries and concerns regarding issues related to collections, membership transfers, bill payments, capital credit refunds, and other miscellaneous issues. This position is also responsible for updating and maintaining member billing records. In addition, this position assists with receiving member payments and allocating payment to proper accounts.
The majority of the member interactions with this position are done via telephone, however this position will assist the front desk when we reopen to the public.
Qualified candidates must have 2 years post-secondary education; or have 2-5 years of related consumer billing or banking work experience. Excellent customer service, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; be highly proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; and superior verbal and written communication skills are required.
Lake Country Power offers an excellent wage and benefit package. Online applications only.
Application Deadline is April 26, 2021
Lake Country Power is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities
Warehouse/Inventory Control
Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® Cooperative serving 43,000 members in northern Minnesota. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a sole warehouse position in our Cohasset service center.
Warehouse responsibilities include:
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Receiving line materials, tools and safety equipment
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Properly storing material, tools and safety equipment
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Distributing material, tools, and safety equipment to employees and members (as needed)
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Maintains an orderly inventory and storage of oil-filled equipment, substation-related and other special equipment
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Provides facility maintenance assistance as needed
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Monitors supply levels and reports anticipated needs to manager
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Provides and maintains accurate accounting records for proper inventory management at the service centers and outposts
Required qualifications and skills include:
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Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED
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A Commercial Driver’s License (within the first 90 days of employment)
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Computer proficiency
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Forklift (or similar equipment) experience
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Exceptional organizational and customer service skills
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Preferred candidates will have basic knowledge of electric distribution materials, inventory experience and post-secondary education.
Lake Country Power offers an excellent wage and benefit package. Online applications only.
Application Deadline is April 30, 2021
Lake Country Power is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities
Lake Country Power is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lake Country Power is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Lake Country Power’s Human Resource department at 800-421-9959.