ACCOUNTANT

Bring your accounting expertise to a team that powers our communities.

Wild Rice Electric Cooperative is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to help keep our financial records accurate, our reporting on track, and our cooperative running strong. If you enjoy solving problems, working across departments, and seeing how your work supports an essential service, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain utility plant, construction work order, inventory, and equipment records.
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts and manage miscellaneous receivables.
• Support financial reporting, tax filings, regulatory reporting, audits, and reimbursement documentation.
• Provide departmental and cooperative support by phone and in person to both coworkers and members.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance plus two years of relevant experience.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office 365 skills, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) accounting practices is an asset.
• Electric utility accounting experience is strongly preferred.

A Few Things to Know

This role requires confidentiality, flexibility to work overtime when needed, and assistance during major outages.

Compensation & Benefits

Wild Rice Electric Cooperative offers a competitive hiring range of $36.97 to $38.94 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

-Retirement Security (RS) Pension Plan.

-401(k) retirement contribution.

-Comprehensive medical and insurance benefits.

-Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

-Professional development opportunities.

-A collaborative workplace culture where safety, teamwork, and service come first.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and application materials to [email protected] or via mail:

                Wild Rice Electric Cooperative

                Attn: Human Resources

                PO BOX 438

                Mahnomen, MN 56557

Applications will be accepted through November 2, 2026.

Wild Rice Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.