Lead Accounting Analyst

Role Overview

• Providing assistance to a team of analysts that provide financial analysis and reporting support for the Capital and Asset Reporting and Analytics function within Asset Accounting
• Determining that our accounting in this area meets FERC, GAAP and State requirements
• Overseeing complex capital and asset accounting matters
• Preparing balance sheet and income statement variance analysis (AFUDC and Depreciation Expense analysis, etc.)
• Preparing financial schedules (capital expenditures, cash flows, footnote disclosures, etc.) required for SEC reporting
• Analyzing the application of AFUDC on capital projects
• Supporting analysis regarding the calculation of depreciation
• Preparing and coordinating preparation and review of data requests, governmental filings, including quarterly and annual FERC reports
• Providing financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers
• Leading and coordinating special projects and data requests as needed
• Working with internal and external auditors, providing necessary information and answering questions as needed
• Maintaining good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required
• Championing process improvements to produce efficiencies at all stages of the accounting process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
• Five (5) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
• Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tool (WebI)
• Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point
• CPA or CPA candidate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business or related fields (desired)
• Seven (7+) years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree (desired)
• Experience with monthly close process, general accounting, and financial reporting (FERC/GAAP)
• Previous experience in Utility, utility asset or regulatory accounting environment (desired)
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills (desired)
• Familiar with capital project and asset accounting concepts (Construction work in progress, plant in service, salvage, cost of removal, retirement and unitization) (desired)
• Experience with financial systems: OneStream, WEBI, PeopleSoft, Power Plan; and Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (desired)
• Experience with Regulatory Accounting and ratemaking concepts (desired)
• Demonstrate ability to effectively perform at a senior level, including ability to work independently and training and mentoring junior staff (desired)
• Previous experience in leading a team or project along with ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and customers (desired)
• Developing process improvements and best practices based on expertise and institutional knowledge (desired)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including leading meetings) (desired)

Benefits

• friendly work environment
• opportunities for growth and development
• recognition for your work
• competitive pay and benefits