Senior Accounting Analyst, Accounting Consultant Job In Eau Claire Wisconsin

Special Instructions:

Perform and review regulatory accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting close cycles and the development of internal and external financial statements and reports. Processes may include, but are not limited to: margin analysis, accounting for fuel recovery mechanisms, regulatory assets, deferred debits, joint ventures, and interchange agreements; and preparation of regulatory reports (for example, FERC Form 1 and 3 and other state commissions). Provide and maintain in-depth knowledge of emerging regulatory accounting issues. Provide consultative resource to other departments, business units, and subsidiaries for upcoming regulatory accounting issues and the associated impact of proposed transactions and developments. Additional hours may be required during peak work periods and occasional travel to Minneapolis, MN may be required.

This job is part of the Accounting Analyst hierarchy. Placement within the hierarchy will depend on a combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge. See below for specific experiential requirements. Please verify that your education and/or experience meets the minimum requirements below. Please do not apply if you do not possess the minimum requirements.

Position Summary:

Perform general accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting close cycles and the development of subsequent internal and external financial statements and reports. Processes may include, but are not limited to, budget development and reporting; analysis and reconciliation of accounting ledgers and other accounts; preparation of accounting ledger entries and supporting work-papers; preparation of inter-company billings; preparation of property valuations and preparation of required regulatory reporting forms and tax filings. May be responsible for training other analysts.

Essential Responsibilities:

Percent of Time

a)

Collect and analyze financial data in order to perform some or all of the following accounting processes: budget development, reconciliation and variance reporting for assigned areas, reconcile assigned accounts, analyze financial data and prepare complex accounting ledger entries, prepare internal and external reports, settle inter-company receivables and payables, prepare property valuations. Identify and resolve data issues. Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.

30%

b)

Participate in and support accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close cycles and development of subsequent internal and external financial statements, required regulatory reporting forms and tax filings.

30%

c)

Actively participate in or lead special projects as assigned. Projects may include but are not limited to: testing system upgrades or enhancements, rate case support, conducting financial analysis and developing special reports and process improvement initiatives.

15%

d)

Provide timely and accurate assistance and consultation to clients within assigned business area. Assistance includes, but is not limited to: interpretation of account codes or financial reports, providing status reports on projects, work order issue resolution, etc. Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules and other information on operating results for management and outside parties. Consult with co-workers, clients and management on technical accounting or system related matters.

10%

e)

May provide work direction and training to other analysts.

5%

f)

Stay current with new or proposed local, state, federal rules and regulations and internal and external financial reporting requirements.

5%

g)

Other duties as assigned.

5%

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. CPA or CMA certification preferred and may be required for some positions. Minimum of 5 years general financial accounting and reporting experience with an emphasis on complex accounting issues, processes and multiple company accounting. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP. Demonstrated knowledge of business and legal principles. Demonstrated analytical and communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Word and Xcel are required. Knowledge of and experience working with JDEdwards highly desirable.
Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.