Financial Analyst I

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Provide accounting, finance and analytical support in the verification, control and processing of work activities in respective areas. Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and periodic financial statements, analyses, reports and data requests for management, internal departments and external entities. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day to day work routine for self and others. In this role, the successful candidate will support accounting activities for the Generation and Transmission functions. Responsibilities include participating in monthly and annual reporting, performing monthly account reconciliations, and handling various accounting functions such as service billing, inventory tracking, and grant reporting, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA or professional certification desired.
JD Edwards and utility accounting experience.

Responsibilities

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.
For multiple business segments, jurisdictions and companies: accumulates, calculates, and records monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting estimates and amortizations to ensure proper accounting and allocation.
Prepares stand-alone, consolidated and combined monthly internal statements and financial reports 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.
Assists in compliance 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.