Financial Analyst — GAAP, SOX & Forecasting

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities in Bismarck, ND seeks a Financial Analyst at multiple levels to provide accounting, finance and analytical support for verification, control and processing of work activities. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analyses for management and external entities. A four-year degree in accounting or related field is required; CPA preferred. The role may involve 1099 reporting and vendor data maintenance.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• A four-year degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Two years' related accounting/finance experience.
• Four years' related accounting experience, with at least two years in financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day accounting close activities, reconciliations and analyses.
• Assist in annual capital and O&M budgets, Operating Plan and five-year financial forecast.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management data requests.
• Ensure GAAP, SOX and FERC compliance.
• Design and maintain financial spreadsheets and assist in software improvements.
• Support 1099 reporting, unclaimed property compliance and vendor data maintenance.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Financial analysis

Data reconciliation

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA or professional certification desired

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Montana-Dakota Utilities in Bismarck, ND seeks a Financial Analyst at multiple levels to provide accounting, finance and analytical support for verification, control and processing of work activities. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analyses for management and external entities. A four-year degree in accounting or related field is required; CPA preferred. The role may involve 1099 reporting and vendor data maintenance.