Assist in the analysis and reporting of financial transactions and statistics for MDU Resources Group, Inc.
, its utility divisions, and subsidiaries.
Assist in 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.
Provide accounting, finance and analytical support in the verification, control and processing of work activities in respective area.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and periodic financial statements, analyses, reports and data requests for management, internal departments and external entities.
Complete the day-to-day activities, calculations, reconciliations and analyses necessary to perform periodic financial accounting closes.
Assist in the coordination, preparation and administration of the annual capital and O&M budgets, the Operating Plan and the five-year Financial Forecast.
Recommend enhancements to accounting policies, procedures and information systems.
Assist 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Financial Analyst I - ($49,440 - $74,160)
Must possess a working knowledge of accounting fundamentals and principles at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Financial Analyst II - ($57,680 - $86,520)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; and
Two years’ related accounting/finance experience.
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 RESPONSIBILTIES
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.
Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)
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