Senior Accounting & Tax Compliance — Flexible Work Program

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

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