Job DetailsJob Location: Princeton Main Office - Princeton, MN 55371Position Type: Full TimeFederated Co-ops, Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented and analytically driven Finance Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations while delivering actionable insights on business performance. This Finance Specialist role blends traditional accounting responsibilities with data analysis, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and business strategy.
This is an onsite, in-person position working out of our Princeton, MN Main Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Finance Specialist: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Accounting & Finance Operations
Perform daily accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures
Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies and internal controls
Support audits and financial reporting requirements
Data Analysis & Reporting
Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends across the business
Produce regular reports on revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
Partner with leadership to provide data-driven insights for decision-making
Systems & Process Improvement
Work with ERP/accounting systems and data tools to streamline workflows
Automate reporting and improve data accuracy where possible
Maintain data integrity across financial and operational systems
QualificationsEducation and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
2–5+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or similar role
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP preferred)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling)
Experience with data visualization tools, Power BI or similar
Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to translate financial data into clear insights
Strong organizational and time management skills
Effective communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.
Below is a summary of the benefits Federated Co-ops Inc. offers to employees and are subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
FT Benefits:
Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.
