Tri Energy Cooperative is hiring: Accounting Clerk in Bismarck

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Overview

Tri-Energy Cooperative has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Clerk to oversee the day-to-day operations of accounts payable. The Accounting Clerk position is responsible for processing payments for goods and services purchased by the Cooperative, ensuring invoices are accurate, and that proper accounting procedures are followed for purchasing and payment of goods and services. This position will report to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate invoice processing and ensure timely payments are made to vendors.
• Receive and verify expense reports; reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitate the payment of vendors, which may include verifying federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identify discount opportunities, and issue purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Assist with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Calculate and report sales tax based on paid invoices.
• Develop and grow strong cross-functional relationships to achieve department and business objectives through collaboration and communication.
• Answer phones and provide support and backup to the Administrative Assistants and Accounts Receivable Specialists.
• Reconcile monthly Accounts Payable accounts and complete intercompany clearing processes.
• Order office and store supplies.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Physical Demands

• Continuously – 66-100%: Use hands dexterously, talk or hear.
• Frequently – 34-65%: Stand, walk, or sit.
• Occasionally – 1-33%: Reach with hands and arms, stoop/kneel/crouch, or crawl, climb or balance, or lift up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR

Preferences

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting/accounts payable/receivable practices and procedures
• Strong MS Office Suite skills, with emphasis on MS Excel
• Experience using automated financial and accounting systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Retail Gasoline

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