Start your next career with Lake Region Electric Cooperative!
We are a member-owned, community-focused electric, natural gas, and energy services company. We work to efficiently deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to our members with over 29,000 services.
Located in Pelican Rapids, 45 miles SE of Fargo/Moorhead, we serve the heart of Minnesota lake country, including the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin and Wadena.
Vision: Leading, empowering, guiding members to use energy wisely to secure a better future for our families, our communities, and our world.
Mission: Provide our members with safe, reliable affordable energy, and lead by offering innovative services to grow the cooperative.
If you are ready to join a team that believes in their mission and takes pride in what they do for our membership, apply for one of our open positions today!
We offer a competitive benefit package including:
Company Paid:
- Single Coverage, Medical Insurance
- HRA & HSA contribution
- 401k match and discretionary contributions
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life Insurance
Employee Paid:
- Medical Insurance for dependents
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Benefit Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Other supplemental benefit offerings
Value adds:
- Generous paid time-off accrual
- 10 paid holidays
- On-site fitness center
- Annual uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Careers
Consumer Billing and Software Associate (job link)
We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time Consumer Billing and Software Associate position. The LREC billing team is responsible for executing deadline driven, accurate, and efficient billing process. Apply knowledge of financial billing practices and drive software efficiencies by engaging in an in-depth understanding of the data inputs into the billing process and recommending process improvements.
On-site in our Pelican Rapids, MN office, this position is responsible for executing, monitoring and reviewing billing of assigned segment of consumer accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of billing data by maintaining efficient operations of billing software and associated data input systems. Manage accuracy of data coordination within the billing software and meter data management systems to ensure accuracy of billing to member accounts. Manage efficient utilization of functionality and workflow operations of the Cooperative’s consumer accounting software and meter reading systems. Provide effective customer service for all new and existing members by using excellent, in-depth knowledge of cooperative services and programs. Assist with performing timely and accurate financial duties by receiving, receipting, and recording a variety of payment methods to consumer accounts. Assist with the allocation or distribution of the equity balances in the capital credits system.
Qualifications for the position include:
- Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to 2 years business office accounting or other relevant experience. Prefer previous experience with computerized billing processes.
- Advanced technology and software skills, proving an ability to understand software data program workflows.
- 2+ years of experience using Excel and databases including proficiency in exporting, importing, and manipulating data to produce accurate and timely statistical reports
- Professional, helpful, and courteous written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the desire for continuous learning and development.
- Capacity to work standard work hours, Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM, and overtime as needed. Assistance will be expected during major outages.
This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away.
LREC offers a generous compensation package including fully paid single coverage health insurance, company 401k match and substantial paid time off, including front loading accrual. The pay range for this position starts at $21.00 – $26.00 per hour based on previous billing software experience. Job offer rates are determined based on the candidate’s specific education, experience, knowledge, skills, and in alignment with market data.
Job offers are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment screening which may include a physical examination, drug screening, background check, reference check, and motor vehicle record check as applicable to the position.
LREC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, public assistance, age, marital status, familial status, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law.
How to Apply
A completed application, which requires a signature via the application process, is only considered for the applied indicated position. Submit an application for each position to which you intend to be considered. A cover letter and resume may be attached during the online application process.
Contact Human Resources regarding the accessibility of our website, an accommodation request, or assistance needed in completing the application process, via email HR@lrec.coop, or phone 800-552-7658.