Accounting Analyst I

Dairyland Power Cooperative•La Crosse, WI

13d

About The Position

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do? Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs. As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development. Hiring Salary Range: $59,700 - $89,600 The Impact You'll Make In This Role: Under general supervision perform various general accounting, grants compliance, and internal audit responsibilities. Duties include operation of the financial systems and providing reports and information from these systems for internal and external users/requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage confidential information
Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
Excellent attention to detail
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Must be able to meet established deadlines and work additional hours as needed.
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. 'While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Nice To Haves

Utility or RUS accounting procedures and experience is desirable.
Preference given to candidates with grants experience.
Experience with process improvement beneficial

Responsibilities

As assigned, analyze and account for general ledger data transactions and prepare appropriate journal entries.
Perform routine daily, biweekly, monthly, and yearly job assignments using the financial system.
Post journal entries from each source to general ledger.
Monitor progress of each source/subsystem.
Produce required routine reports and ad hoc financial reports through work with users and/or leadership.
Prepare and analyze information for monthly operating reports.
Analyze, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts, project activity or specific analyses as assigned including month-end reconciliations with purchasing and analysis of stores overhead rates
Analyze, maintain or assist with plant information and billings related to joint plant arrangements
Prepare or assist with preparation of required filings and reports for RUS and various state agencies
Prepare analyses/schedules for auditors as assigned.
Assist in the preparation of the annual report.
Analyze and maintain compliance records for grant projects.
Assist with review of required filings to grant agencies.
Assist with sales and use tax review and reporting.
Work with cross functional teams to complete internal audit requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform or assist with special projects requiring knowledge of the general accounting function, financial reporting and applicable accounting standards.

Benefits

Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
Life insurance
Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
Robust Wellness Program
New Flexible Work Program
Tuition Reimbursement
So much more!

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