Assistant Controller
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Company: Rock Energy Cooperative
Location: Janesville WI
Rock Energy Cooperative has an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller. If youre seeking a remarkable career opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact with an organization that has been serving its members since 1936 consider joining Rock Energy Cooperative. Be part of a team of Rock Stars!
Rock Energy Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric and natural gas cooperative headquartered in Janesville WI with a district office in South Beloit IL. This position is based in the Janesville office. Rock Energy serves approximately 20000 electric and 9000 natural gas meters across 8 counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. With annual revenues nearing $70 million and a total utility plant of $180 million Rock Energy also holds financial ownership in a natural gas generating facility and the areas transmission company. Janesville a city of 65000 is situated between Madison WI and Rockford IL offering all the amenities of a large city including excellent schools and healthcare facilities. Its also just a short drive to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reconciliations financial statements and appropriate tax returns.
- Assist with financial planning and annual budget preparation.
- Evaluate the cooperatives financing and capital structure.
- Assist with the annual financial audit and complete the workers compensation audit.
- Perform risk management by analyzing the organizations liabilities and investments.
- Assist in the establishment and improvement of accounting & finance procedures and processes.
- Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organizations operations.
- Assist with processing accounts payable including weekly check runs.
- Process annual 1099s.
- Prepare monthly sales & use tax returns for both Illinois & Wisconsin.
- Manage vendor accounts including setting up new vendors maintaining W-9s and COIs.
- Process bi-weekly payroll ensuring cooperative policies federal & state laws & union and nonunion agreements are adhered to.
- Manage payroll payroll reporting and payments of payroll taxes.
- Prepare and distribute W-2s.
- Assist with member rate development and implementation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws cooperative policies and bylaws.
- Back-up cash management miscellaneous receivables and other accounting responsibilities as identified.
- Supervise accounting department personnel in the absence of the controller.
- Report directly to the controller.
- Proven experience as an accountant assistant controller finance officer or in a relevant role.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB accounting principles.
- Understanding of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) system of accounts is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods (Tableau experience is a plus).
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
- Electric cooperative experience is a strong advantage.
- Ability to strategize and solve problems.
- Regular daily in-person attendance is required.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- An analytical mind comfortable with numbers.
- CPA is desired.
- BS/BA in Accounting Finance or a relevant field required.
If you are interested in making a difference at an employer that provides stability for the long term please consider a career at Rock Energy Cooperative
Rock Energy Cooperative is currently using MRA-The Management Association to assist with their recruiting needs. We are not utilizing the assistance of staffing agencies at this time. If you are interested in the position please click Apply and submit your resume accordingly. All questions can be directed to Tye Smith <emailprotected>. Thank you!
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
