Financial Analyst III

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; and

- Four years’ related accounting experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience in financial analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- CPA or professional certification desired.

- JD Edwards and utility accounting experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

- May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

- For multiple business segments, jurisdictions and companies: accumulates, calculates, coordinates and records monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting estimates and amortizations to ensure proper accounting and allocation.

- Leads the preparation or 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.

- Designs, completes and maintains spreadsheets and databases necessary for assigned duties. Assists in the maintenance, enhancement and implementation of accounting and financial application software.

- Complies with GAAP, SOX and FERC, calculation, accumulation and reporting of financial data relating to new or existing FASBs or other accounting pronouncements.

- Coordinate and lead property tax compliance and construction payment refund process.

- Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Offers typically made between $73,460 - $91,830

Deadline to Apply: 1/5/2026 @ 11am CST

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