Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,234

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

In this role, you'll be able to leverage our Flexible Workplace Policy by working in a hybrid manner. This will allow you to divide your time between our collaborative office environment in La Crosse, WI and the comfort of your personal home workspace. We believe this approach encourages engagement with colleagues and stakeholders during in-person interactions, while also providing you the flexibility to concentrate and excel at your tasks in a setting that aligns with your personal work style.

The Impact You'll Have in this Role:

Under general supervision, perform accounting work requiring professional knowledge and theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data records for various financial transactions. Provide accounting service to management by preparing financial statements and reports, analyzing and communicating the results. Assist in implementing new accounting standards and/or compliance requirements as requested.

1. Analyze and account for general ledger data transactions and prepare appropriate journal entries. Perform routine daily, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly job assignments using the financial system. Assist in monitoring progress and posting journal entries from source systems to the general ledger. Prepare, analyze, and provide required routine reports and ad hoc financial reports.

2. General accounting duties will include work related to the following tasks:

• Analyze, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts, project activity or specific analyses as assigned including month-end reconciliations with purchasing and analysis of stores overhead rates

• Analyze, maintain or assist with plant information and billings related to joint plant arrangements

• Prepare or assist with preparation of required filings and reports for RUS and various state agencies

• Prepare analyses/schedules for auditors as assigned.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual report.

3. Assist with Capital Project, Billable Project work, and Fixed Asset workload. Monitor various reports and analytics for internal and external users within these functions.

4. Work with a team to create standards and metrics as we build process improvements among our team and our organization.

5. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform or assist with special projects requiring knowledge of the general accounting function, financial reporting and applicable accounting standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance. Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in accounting, with thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures applicable to the utility or similar industry. Utility industry experience is desirable.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial systems

• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred

• Change management/process improvement experience preferred

• Ability to manage confidential information

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external

• Excellent attention to detail

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Job Characteristics: Must be able to meet established deadlines and work additional hours as needed.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.