The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to One Energy Plaza in Jackson, Michigan every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.
We are looking for: Accounting Analyst
The Accounting Analyst oversees provision of general/sub ledgers, records, and financial reports, the preparation and analysis of different accounts, and the performance of general accounting functions. They will assist in maintaining regulatory accounting compliance by conducting research; reviewing data and assist with the preparing of regulatory reporting by analyzing and providing information. Identifies and resolves variances between the company's system of record and subledger. The Accounting Analyst analyzes expenditures to validate appropriateness of charges. They will work closely with other teams, including: Shared Service, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Operations, Rates, Internal Controls external auditors and regulatory staff.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting software (i.e., SAP)
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Able to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while adhering to deadlines
- Ability to obtain and use large data sets to analyze and solve problems
We encourage you to apply if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, administration, or related field with two (2) or more years of applicable experience
- [OR] Associate's degree in in accounting, business, administration, or related field with four (4) or more years of applicable experience
- [OR] High School Diploma with six (6) or more years of applicable experience
- Experience in accounting; working with general ledgers and financial reports
Preferred skills:
- Masters Degree
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
In this role, you will:
- Reviews general ledger (G/L) to ensure all activity is properly recorded and general account analysis and reconciliations.
- Reviews accounts for proper set up and analyzes expenditures to validate the appropriateness of charging.
- Provides accounting guidance utilizing general accepted accounting principles and regulatory resources to direct proper charging of expenditures.
- Performs the processing of month end close to ensure accurate financial records and timely preparation of the financial statements.
- May assist with processing transactions to manage the lease process, overhead allocations and other accounting transactions.
- Performs account reconciliations and Balance Sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts; contributes to the financial reporting process through preparation of schedules supporting disclosures.
- Assists in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and regulatory reports.
- Records monthly and non-recurring general ledger entries.
- Prepares ad hoc reporting as needed to support research, rate case support, studies, surveys and other ad hoc request
- Maintains and tests internal controls, performs budgeting and forecasting
- Maintains master data and performs revenue and cost accounting
- Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Consumers Energy
1 Energy Plz
Jackson
Michigan United States
www.consumersenergy.com
