Analyst - Accounting Policy and Controls
May 22
Description
• FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility. • This position is in Accounting Policy and Controls organization within the Controller’s department. • Provides cost settlement and technical accounting configuration guidance and compliance. • Report to the Director, Accounting Policy and Controls. • Responsibilities include coordinating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close entries. • Providing strategic guidance to regulated operations. • Developing and conducting pre-unitization controls on projects. • Facilitating and maintaining SOX Controls and PPE narratives. • Supporting annual audit inquiries and testing. • Procedure development related to accounting transactions. • Supporting regulatory filings and reporting. • Ensuring effective operation of internal controls. • Performing financial analysis and providing ad-hoc support. • Extracting and manipulating data using query tools.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline is required. • Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience is required. • Relevant work experience includes a working knowledge of financial acumen, understanding of SAP and FERC uniform system of accounts, reporting and forecasting processes, rate and regulatory filings, accounting, taxes, capital markets, credit rating agency protocols, and financial statement analysis. • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word). • Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships. • Desire to learn, grow, and work across FirstEnergy and deliver results. • Excellent analytical abilities. • Develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels. • Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines. • Excellent written and oral communication and time management skills. • Excellent time management skills. • Proficient with SAP, Qlikview and PowerBI applications & a willingness and ability to evolve to an expert level. • Familiarity with GAAP and FERC accounting/reporting. • Familiarity with SAP, Powerplan, CREWS, CASCADE, and other work management systems preferred. • Familiarity with SAP cost flows and cost collectors (Orders, WBS, Cost Centers) and FEU work management process and procedures preferred.
Benefits
• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation. • Company-sponsored pension plan. • 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution. • Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs. • Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.
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