Job Description

Position Title: Accounting Analyst I, II, or III - Accounts Payable

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Financial Services/Bismarck, ND

Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for the processing of expenditure transactions through the use of the Accounts Payable (AP) software system. This includes, but is not limited to, the processing of vendor invoices, employee related business expenses, inter-company payables, and other liability related payment transactions. This position ensures the transactions are processed timely and accurately including proper coding and approval. This position is also responsible for ensuring the transactions are recorded in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) policies, procedures, requirements, and guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Record, classify, and process invoice transactions and ensure that all payments and corresponding account and cost center distributions are in accordance with GAAP and BEPC guidelines and procedures.

• Maintain and update various spreadsheets or database structures that are used in conjunction with AP/Inventory processing functions and requirements.

• Resolve day-to-day payment processing problems, including vendor invoice problems and those created via interaction with other modules that integrate with the AP system.

• Comply with the processing requirements and procedures by and between the AP system and the Records Management system as it relates to invoice imaging processes.

• Research, compile, and record non-system generated unrecorded liability recognition amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Qualifications :

Accounting Analyst I:

• Four-year degree in accounting, finance, business, or other related financial discipline.

Accounting Analyst II:

• Four-year degree in accounting, finance, business, or other related financial discipline.

• Three years of related accounting experience.

• Experience with integrated accounts payable and inventory systems.

Accounting Analyst III:

• Four-year degree in accounting, finance, business, or other related financial discipline.

• Five years of related accounting experience.

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and FERC accounting requirements and Enterprise Resource Planning/Enterprise Asset Management accounting systems, business practices and procedures, and a working knowledge of integrated accounts payable business systems.

• Experience with accounting, accounts payable, and supply chain management computer systems, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Work with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of GAAP, financial concepts, and information systems.

• Strong accounting, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient with personal computers, including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as mathematical and reading 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 for 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 a 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.

Position Accounting Analyst I, II, or III - Accounts Payable

Category FINANCE

Employment Type EMPLOYEE

Location US:ND:BISMARCK

Req ID 1822