Senior Accounting Analyst - Tax

Dairyland Power Cooperative; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental vision benefits

Life insurance

Generous 401(k) and Pension

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Program

Tuition Reimbursement

So much more!

Job summary

Dairyland Power Cooperative is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to join our team in La Crosse, WI. This role focuses on applying GAAP, preparing financial reports, and ensuring strong internal controls across leasing, fuels, inventory, debt, and tax areas.

With a minimum of five years in public accounting or corporate tax, you will support monthly closes, tax compliance, and regulatory filings while collaborating with senior leadership to drive accurate financial information and sound

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, federal/state income tax and procedures applicable to the utility industry.
• CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• Utility industry experience desirable.
• Sales and use tax experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze accounting and operational data to provide meaningful management information.
• Perform monthly close and reconciliation of general ledger, including journal entries and financial reporting.
• Handle all accounting functions related to leasing, fuels, inventory, debt, and tax.
• Develop and maintain internal controls; support audit processes.
• Lead tax compliance related to federal and state income tax, sales/use tax, and state gross license tax.
• Assist in preparation of annual report and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with finance partners and senior leadership to ensure timely exchange of information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

5 years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax

CPA or Advanced degree preferred

Utility industry experience desirable

Sales and use tax experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do? Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs. As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range: $89,000 - $133,500

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

PURPOSE:

With minimal supervision, perform accounting work requiring professional knowledge of theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing the data and records of various financial transactions. Apply accounting principles and procedures to evaluate financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Analyze accounting and operational data to provide meaningful management information and reports.
• Perform monthly close and reconciliation of general ledger, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Ability to perform all accounting functions related to leasing, fuels, inventory, debt, and tax.
• Be familiar with current accounting procedures and professional pronouncements relevant to the company and the industry.
• Examine standard accounting documents for completeness and conformance with specific accounting requirements and company policy.
• Monitor and research new accounting standards to determine impact to the business.
• Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures to support new standards.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with finance and accounting partners, Senior Leadership, and other internal stakeholder groups to understand the business and ensure timely and accurate exchange of information.
• Manage and maintain internal control processes.
• Assist management in the design of internal controls as dictated by audit findings and change in business environment.
• Lead initiatives/projects to drive efficiencies and improvements to the functional area.
• Lead tax compliance related to federal and state income tax, sales/use tax and state gross license tax.
• Perform purchase requisition reviews, engage in tax research, complete required filings in a timely and accurate manner, and function as a subject matter expert to internal customers to support tax compliance.
• Provide support to internal and external audit functions to ensure audit objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Lead activities related to the preparation of the annual report.
• Ensure timely preparation of compliance filings and reports for federal and state agencies as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance. Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax, with thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, federal/state income tax and procedures applicable to the utility or similar industry. Cooperative experience is preferred. Advanced degree or CPA preferred. Utility industry experience is desirable. Experience in sales and tax use is preferred.

Skills:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills.

Detail-orientated with demonstrated experience communicating complex issues in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization.

Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities, and resources for the benefit of multiple stakeholders and able to adapt to change.

Ability to build strong working relationships with operations and accounting/finance personnel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Job Characteristics:

Must be able to meet established deadlines and work additional hours as needed.

Dairyland Benefits:

• Health & dilemma benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.