Member Accounts Representative I
Beltrami Electric Cooperative is seeking a full-time detail-oriented and member-focused Member Accounts Representative I, to support member billing, account administration, service-order processing, payment activities, capital credits, and records management. This position plays a key role in delivering exceptional service to our members while ensuring billing accuracy and efficient cooperative operations.
The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, responsive, and committed to providing outstanding member service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate billing and member account records.
- Process service orders, meter changes, connects/disconnects, and new services.
- Support payments, collections, deposits, and account reconciliation.
- Assist with capital credits, process estate retirements.
- Respond to member inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
What makes you a good fit:
- Degree or certificate in a related field preferred; or related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
- Experience with customer or member accounts, billing, payment processing, data entry, records administration.
Why Join Our Cooperative?
- Great culture
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Excellent pay and benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
Beltrami Electric Cooperative offers an excellent pay and benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $22.39 - $31.99 per hour. The final compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill level. Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s benefit package includes paid holidays, PTO and medical leave, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, FSA, HSA, NRECA defined contribution plan.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a cover letter and resume along with an application. For a job description and application, please visit www.beltramielectric.com/employment-opportunities. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Attention Human Resources, PO Box 488. Bemidji MN 56619 or emailed to HR@beltramielectric.com. Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2026.
A pre-employment background and drug screening will be processed upon offer of employment.
Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Information Technology Administrator
Beltrami Electric Cooperative (BEC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Information Technology Administrator to support and enhance our technology infrastructure while leading key cybersecurity and information security initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a proactive technology professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization.
Why Join Our Team?
This position plays a critical role in protecting organizational systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting employees, and helping drive technology best practices across the organization.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead BEC’s cybersecurity, end-user security and PCI compliance programs and initiatives.
- Monitor security events from servers, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems (IDS) for potential security breaches or policy violations.
- Investigate security incidents and provide recommendations to the IT Manager and CEO regarding remediation efforts and corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver employee security awareness and cybersecurity training programs.
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule internal and external vulnerability assessments, scans, and security testing activities.
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify technology needs and recommend effective solutions.
- Consult and propose changes to IT policies, procedures, and best operational practices.
- Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.
- Assist with system administration, infrastructure maintenance, and technology projects.
- Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning efforts.
What makes you a good fit:
- Degree, certification, in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of this position.
- Two to four years of experience supporting desktop environments, including desktop imaging, group policy, and asset inventory administration.
- Two to four years of experience with network and server administration, including TCP/IP, Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft SQL Server.
- One to two years of experience supporting cybersecurity programs, security monitoring, and incident response activities.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide technical guidance to users at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Compensation & Benefits:
Beltrami Electric Cooperative offers an excellent pay and benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. The final compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill level. Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, sick and medical leave, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, FSA, HSA, NRECA defined contribution and defined benefit plans.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a cover letter and resume along with an application. For a job description and application, please visit www.beltramielectric.com/employment-opportunities. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Attention Human Resources, PO Box 488. Bemidji MN 56619 or emailed to HR@beltramielectric.com. Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2026.
A pre-employment background and drug screening will be processed upon offer of employment.
Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO)
Beltrami Electric Cooperative is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) to join our executive leadership team due to a retirement in March 2027. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the financial strength, integrity, and long-term sustainability of the Cooperative while supporting our mission of providing safe, reliable, and excellent service to our members.
Why Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an already financially sound, growing, and respected electric cooperative dedicated to serving its members and communities. As VP/CFO, you will influence key strategic decisions, lead critical financial initiatives, and help ensure the Cooperative's long-term success and sustainability. Be part of a great cooperative team and culture.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the President & CEO and Board of Directors.
- Lead and develop the Finance, Accounting, Payroll, and Information Technology teams.
- Direct the Cooperative's financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and risk management.
- Ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective internal controls.
- Support long-term infrastructure investments and organizational growth.
- Present financial results and recommendations to leadership, the Board, lenders, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic planning and organizational success as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Build a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
What makes you a good fit:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required; Master's degree in related field preferred.
- Minimum five years of senior financial leadership experience.
- Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital financing, risk management, and utility accounting.
- Experience with strategic business planning and strategy execution.
- Electric cooperative, utility, public power, or energy industry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of RUS accounting standards, CFC financial practices, and industry certifications such as CFPC are a plus.
Beltrami Electric Cooperative offers an excellent pay and benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $197,000 - $235,000. The final compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill level. Relocation allowance available. Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, sick and medical leave, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, FSA, HSA, NRECA defined contribution and defined benefit plans.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and professional references via email to: HR@beltramielectric.com no later than November 15, 2026. Position description is available at www.beltramielectric.com. BEC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. M/F/Vets/Disabled.