Financial Analyst III/IVMontana-Dakota Utilities Co • Bismarck, ND, US

Financial Analyst III / IV

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co • Bismarck, ND, US

5 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Financial Analyst III / IV

Responsible for the analysis and reporting of financial transactions and statistics for MDU Resources Group, Inc., its utility divisions, and subsidiaries. Provide accounting and analytical support in the verification, control and processing of work activities in respective area. Conducts the development and implementation of accounting procedures and systems to assure proper and effective financial reporting and compliance and provide research and accounting assistance to others. Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual and periodic financial statements, analyses, reports and data requests for management, internal departments and external entities. Completes the day-to-day activities, calculations, reconciliations and analyses necessary to perform periodic financial accounting closes. Recommends enhancements to accounting policies, procedures and information systems. Assists with compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and to the FERC Chart of Accounts. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

This role focuses on accounting systems maintenance, upgrades, testing and training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; and
Four years' related accounting / finance experience, with a minimum of two years' experience in financial analysis.

Financial Analyst III : ($73,460 - $91,830)

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; and

Four years' related accounting / finance experience, with a minimum of two years' experience in financial analysis.

Financial Analyst IV : ($84,460 - $105,570)

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; and

Six years' experience in financial analysis and evaluation techniques.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CPA or professional certification desired.

JD Edwards and utility accounting experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

For multiple business segments, jurisdictions and companies accumulates, calculates, coordinates and records monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting estimates and amortizations to ensure proper accounting and allocation.

Leads the preparation or prepares stand-alone, consolidated and combined monthly / quarterly internal statements, financial reports and financial analysis packages and responds to data requests from internal and external entities, ensuring that final product includes concise and accurate explanations of variances and changes and appropriate supporting documents.

Designs, completes and maintains spreadsheets and databases necessary for assigned duties. Assists in the maintenance, enhancement and implementation of accounting and financial application software.

Complies with GAAP, SOX and FERC, calculation, accumulation and reporting of financial data relating to new or existing FASBs or other accounting pronouncements.

Completes all other tasks as assigned.

Additional responsibilities depending on level.

Deadline to apply : November 10th @ 11am CST

To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, click here.

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Financial Analyst • Bismarck, ND, US