Accounting Analyst

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. This role is responsible for overseeing general and sub-ledgers, records, and financial reports. It involves preparing and analyzing accounts, performing general accounting functions, and assisting in maintaining regulatory accounting compliance through research, data review, and report preparation. The position identifies and resolves variances between the company's system of record and sub-ledger, and analyzes expenditures to ensure appropriate charges. Collaboration with various teams such as Shared Services, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Operations, Rates, Internal Controls, external auditors, and regulatory staff is crucial. This role specifically focuses on accounting for assets supporting the gas utility, including reviewing construction project scope and charges, regulatory and financial reporting, and researching gas industry assets and accounting.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and use large data sets to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while adhering to deadlines.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge and understanding of accounting software (e.g., SAP).
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related discipline with two (2) or more years of experience in accounting, working with general ledgers and financial reports.
Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related discipline with four (4) or more years of experience in accounting, working with general ledgers and financial reports.
High School Diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of experience in accounting, working with general ledgers and financial reports.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of financial reports, such as financial statements and regulatory reports.
Maintain and test internal controls, perform budgeting and forecasting, maintain master data, and perform revenue and cost accounting.
Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts; contribute to the financial reporting process through the preparation of schedules supporting disclosures.
Process month-end close to ensure accurate financial records and timely preparation of financial statements.
Prepare ad hoc reporting as needed to support research, rate case support, studies, surveys, and other ad hoc requests.
Process transactions to manage the lease process, overhead allocations, and other accounting transactions.
Provide accounting guidance utilizing generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory resources to direct proper charging of expenditures.
Record monthly and non-recurring general ledger entries.
Review accounts for proper setup and analyzes expenditures to validate the appropriateness of charges.
Review the general ledger (G/L) to ensure all activity is properly recorded and perform general account analysis and reconciliations.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.