Financial Analyst I​/II​/III​/IV

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.

• 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 sponsor ships considered.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

• JD Edwards and utility accounting experience.

• 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…