Financial Analyst I

Montana-Dakota-Utilities-Co; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota-Utilities-Co is seeking an accounting/finance professional to provide analytical support and oversee the preparation of periodic financial statements. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple business segments and capital projects.

Responsibilities include funding review, project cost monitoring, and asset capitalization, collaborating with operations, engineering and project teams to maintain proper accounting and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP, SOX and FERC.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Accumulate, calculate, coordinate and record monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting estimates.
• Prepare internal and external financial statements and analyses with clear variance explanations.
• Design and maintain spreadsheets and databases for accounting duties; enhance accounting software.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/SOX/FERC and relevant accounting pronouncements.
• Close periodic financial accounting periods and complete reconciliations.
• Support ad hoc data requests and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Utility accounting

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day to day work routine for self and 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.

This position supports the capital project lifecycle by reviewing funding project requests, evaluating and approving capital work order setup, monitoring project costs during construction, and placing completed projects into service as fixed assets. This role collaborates with operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure accurate accounting and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical, customer service, communication, and time management skills while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a working knowledge of accounting fundamentals principles at a level normally acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in accounting , finance or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• JD Edwards and utility accounting 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Assists in the preparation of 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.
• Complete the day-to-day activities, calculations, reconciliations and analyses necessary to perform periodic financial accounting closes.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Offers typically made between $57,110 - $ 71,390

Deadline to apply: September 16, 2026 @ 11am CST

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