Financial Analyst I/II/III/IV

Cascade Natural Gas Corporation; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Vacation leave 8 hours/mo

11 paid holidays

Job summary

MDU Resources Group, Inc. in Washington state seeks a Financial Analyst IV to lead complex accounting and financial reporting for the company and its subsidiaries. You will ensure accuracy of monthly closes and collaborate with management to deliver timely analyses.

This role requires a four-year degree in accounting or related field, and several years of accounting/finance experience. JD Edwards experience and familiarity with GAAP, SOX, and FERC Chart of Accounts are valued.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience with GAAP, SOX and FERC Chart of Accounts is preferred.
• JD Edwards experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day activities, calculations, reconciliations and analyses for periodic financial closes.
• Assist in coordination and administration of annual capital and O&M budgets, Operating Plan and five-year forecast.
• Recommend enhancements to accounting policies, procedures and systems; ensure GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Prepare stand-alone, consolidated and combined monthly internal statements and financial reports; respond to data requests.
• Design and maintain spreadsheets and databases; support accounting software improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting analytics

SOX compliance

GAAP knowledge

FERC Chart of Accounts experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Two years’ related accounting/finance experience

Six years’ experience in financial analysis

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day to day work routine for self and others. Responsible for the analysis and reporting of financial transactions and statistics for MDU Resources Group, Inc., its utility divisions, and subsidiaries. Provide accounting and analytical support in the verification, control and processing of work activities in respective area. Conducts the development and implementation of accounting procedures and systems to assure proper and effective financial reporting and compliance, and provide research and accounting assistance to others. Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual and periodic financial statements, analyses, reports and data requests for management, internal departments and external entities. Completes the day-to-day activities, calculations, reconciliations and analyses necessary to perform periodic financial accounting closes. Coordinates or leads the preparation and administration of the annual capital and O&M budgets, the Operating Plan and the five-year Financial Forecast. Recommends enhancements to accounting policies, procedures and information systems. Assists with compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and to the FERC Chart of Accounts.

Additional to the above, Financial Analyst IV:
Coordinate the analysis and reporting of financial transactions and statistics for MDU Resources Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Work on more complex aspects of financial and/or accounting activities. Leads the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and periodic financial statements, analyses, reports and data requests for management, internal departments and external entities. Leads the day-to-day activities, calculations, reconciliations and analyses necessary to perform periodic financial accounting closes. Coordinate the development and implementation of accounting procedures and systems to assure proper and effective financial reporting and compliance, and provide research and accounting assistance to others. Applies financial analysis, communications and marketing skills in support of investor relations programs and projects. Serve as primary contact for retail and institutional shareholders, analysts, and third-party administrators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; and
• Two years’ related accounting/finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; and
• Four years’ related accounting experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience in financial analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; and
• Six years’ experience in financial analysis and evaluation techniques.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• JD Edwards and utility accounting experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

• 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.
• Assists in the coordination, preparation and administration of the annual capital and operating and maintenance budgets, the operating plan and the five-year financial forecast.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Regular full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. We also offer a 401k plan which includes a company match opportunity and an additional retirement contribution. New full-time employees are eligible for eight hours of vacation leave every month and eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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