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.
This position will have the primary responsibility for the Company's portfolio of Renewable Natural Gas environmental attributes. These responsibilities could include, data verification, credit transfers, credit retirements, stakeholder communications, daily supply scheduling, administering operational balancing agreements, billing uploads, RNG procurement if needed for annual reconciliation and regulatory reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with the preparation of internal and external reports - including weekly, monthly and annual regulatory reporting
- Assists with communication and coordination with other internal stakeholders such as Gas System Planning, Gas Control, Gas Supply, Accounting, and gas transmission and storage personnel
- Assists with verifying gas balancing agreements with interstate gas pipelines and third-party producers
- Other activities relating to Gas Measurement, Gas Customer Choice, End Use Gas Transportation and Gas Nominations
- Assists in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and regulatory reports.
- Maintains and Tests internal controls, performs Budgeting and forecasting, Maintains Master Data, and Performs Revenue and Cost Accounting
- Performs account reconciliations and Balance Sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts; contributes to the financial reporting process through preparation of schedules supporting disclosures.
- Performs the processing of month end close to ensure accurate financial records and timely preparation of the financial statements.
- Prepares ad hoc reporting as needed to support research, rate case support, studies, surveys and other ad hoc request
- Processes transactions to manage the lease process, overhead allocations and other accounting transactions.
- Provides accounting guidance utilizing general accepted accounting principles and regulatory resources to direct proper charging of expenditures
- Records monthly and non-recurring general ledger entries
- Reviews accounts for proper set up and analyzes expenditures to validate the appropriateness of charging
- Reviews general ledger (G/L) to ensure all activity is properly recorded and general account analysis and reconciliations
- Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Ability to obtain and use large data sets to analyze and solve problems
- Able to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while adhering to deadlines
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting software (i.e., SAP)
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline with 2 or more years' experience in accounting; working with general ledgers and financial reports
- OR Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline with 4 or more years' experience in accounting; working with general ledgers and financial reports
- OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 or more years' experience in accounting; working with general ledgers and financial reports
Consumers Energy
1 Energy Plz
Jackson
Michigan United States
www.consumersenergy.com
