We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Maple Grove, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee critical financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in technical accounting, financial analysis, and auditing within the utilities or infrastructure industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and distribute internal and external financial statements, regulatory reports, and annual reports in compliance with industry standards.<br>• Analyze complex accounting transactions and variances, delivering detailed insights and ad hoc analyses to support organizational needs.<br>• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to align with evolving accounting standards.<br>• Coordinate interim and annual external audits, including preparation of schedules and resolution of audit-related issues.<br>• Execute monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses for regulatory, lease, asset retirement, and derivative accounts.<br>• Assist in budgeting processes, financial forecasting, margin planning, and modeling for patronage capital retirement.<br>• Support various finance-related projects, surveys, compliance reporting, and audits as needed.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data management.

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related</p><p>• 5 years of relevant experience.</p><p>• Proven expertise in technical accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.</p><p>• Strong proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.</p><p>• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools.</p><p>• Exceptional communication abilities to effectively convey financial data and insights.</p><p><br></p>

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