Financial Analyst I/II

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. Complete the day-to-day activities, calculations, reconciliations and analyses necessary to perform periodic financial accounting closes. Coordinates with multiple departments to ensure proper accounting and supporting documentation are recorded. Along with directing training to the field on accounting procedures to help standardize billing to enhance accounting policies and procedures. Prepares monthly, quarterly and recuring billing invoices, along with journal entries. Provides day to day support of the JDE and designs and maintains spreadsheets and assists with testing upgrades Actively learns new procedures in order to back up other departments monthly billing requirements and payroll bank.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Financial Analyst I ($57,110 - $ 71,390): 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. Financial Analyst II ($63,860 - $79,830): Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; and Two years’ related accounting/finance experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CPA or professional certification desired. 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, and records monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting estimates and amortizations to ensure proper accounting and allocation. Prepares 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. 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. Assists in the monthly revenue accounting financial close and the timely and accurate reporting and analysis of revenues, accounts receivable aging, and other related financial reports, both routine and ad-hoc. Monitors transaction results to ensure proper recording in the general ledger. Reviews and corrects system issues. Reviews and approves payment vouchers, credit card clearing reports and check generation transactions. Reviews, ages and initiates resolution for imaged invoices that are awaiting proper approval, proper account distribution, or receipt of purchase order items to allow processing of invoices and credit memos through the A/P module. Reconciles, analyzes, and resolves differences between the JD Edwards general ledger and the JD Edwards subsidiary accounting modules. Assists in the preparation of audited year-end financial statements, including disclosures for MDU Resources’ combined reporting and footnotes for MDU EC standalone reporting. Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Deadline to apply: November 20, 2026 @ 11am CST

To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, click here.

Energizing Lives for a Better Tomorrow