Financial Analyst II

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform the tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information, including financial reporting, budget and forecast creation, and variance analysis. Calculate and deposit payroll taxes with the IRS and various state agencies and file various monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax forms. Perform general accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting close including journal entries, financial analysis, and reconciliation of accounting ledgers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in general financial accounting or analysis.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service, and relationship building desired.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze financial data in order to perform some or all of the following processes: budget development, variance reporting for supported areas, and preparing internal and external reporting packages.
• Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.
• Assist with financial analysis and support the budget managers for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five year forecasting.
• Document key processes of areas assigned to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with building rate case information as required to support submission.
• Assist in pulling together data for regulatory support for any other requests or associated schedules.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level