Accounting Analyst I

Accounting Analyst I

$54,000-$67,000 |  Hybrid with in person reporting to Superior WI.

Are you someone who enjoys solving puzzles, working with numbers, and making a real impact behind the scenes? As an Accounting Analyst I, you'll do much more than crunch numbers—you'll help drive business decisions by turning financial data into meaningful insights. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience with financial reporting, analysis, and business operations while collaborating with professionals across the organization.  Whether you're launching your accounting career or looking to expand your analytical skills, this position offers a strong foundation for growth and advancement.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting strongly preferred, but an equivalent degree with applicable accounting course work may be considered. 
• No experience required.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external financial reports and filings.  
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial information.
• Apply departmental policies and practices, assuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting issues and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Participate in the documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Learn and utilize various software systems, including PowerPlant, Oracle, Maximo, Microsoft Office applications, etc.

• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on Superior Water Light & Power’s needs. A hybrid work arrangement means the employees position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Superior, WI.

Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas. Its offices are in Superior in northwestern Wisconsin across the St. Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, where ALLETE is headquartered. SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers. SWL&P plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $54,000 - $67,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
• Compensation Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• Community Engagement, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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