Senior Accounting Analyst - Tax

Dairyland Power Cooperative•La Crosse, WI

2d•$89,000 - $133,500

About The Position

With minimal supervision, the Senior Accounting Analyst - Tax performs accounting work requiring professional knowledge of accounting theory and practice, including recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transaction data and records. The role applies accounting principles and procedures to evaluate financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting controls. The position performs general ledger close and reconciliation, supports accounting across leasing, fuels, inventory, debt, and tax, and monitors accounting standards and their business impact. It also leads tax compliance activities, including federal and state income tax, sales/use tax, and state gross license tax; conducts tax research; reviews purchase requisitions; and completes required filings. The analyst collaborates with finance and accounting partners, senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders, and supports audits, internal controls, process improvements, and annual report preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, federal and state income tax, and procedures applicable to the utility or a similar industry.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
Detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to all organizational levels.
Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities, and resources for multiple stakeholders, and adapt to change.
Ability to build strong working relationships with operations and accounting/finance personnel.
Ability to meet established deadlines and work additional hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Cooperative experience.
Advanced degree or CPA.
Utility industry experience.
Experience in sales and use tax.

Responsibilities

Analyze accounting and operational data to provide meaningful management information and reports.
Perform monthly general ledger close and reconciliation, including journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Perform accounting functions related to leasing, fuels, inventory, debt, and tax.
Stay familiar with current accounting procedures and professional pronouncements relevant to the company and industry.
Examine standard accounting documents for completeness and conformance with accounting requirements and company policy.
Monitor and research new accounting standards to determine their impact on the business.
Assist in developing accounting policies and procedures to support new standards.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with finance and accounting partners, senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders to understand the business and support timely, accurate information exchange.
Manage and maintain internal control processes, and assist management in designing controls in response to audit findings and changes in the business environment.
Lead initiatives and projects to improve efficiency and performance in the functional area.
Lead tax compliance related to federal and state income tax, sales/use tax, and state gross license tax.
Review purchase requisitions, conduct tax research, complete required filings accurately and on time, and serve as a tax subject matter expert for internal customers.
Support internal and external audits to help meet audit objectives in a timely manner.
Lead activities related to preparation of the annual report.
Ensure timely preparation of assigned compliance filings and reports for federal and state agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.