Financial Reporting Analyst

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Analyst will work within the financial reporting team and with various other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the organization. The financial reporting team is responsible for internal financial reporting, subsidiary reporting, SEC reporting and other regulatory reporting. The financial reporting team is a valued business partner providing information, analysis and advice to ad hoc initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 4-7 years relevant work experience. Relevant work experience will include experience within public accounting or financial reporting in a corporate setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or CPA preferred.
• Strong technical US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Participating in the preparation and distribution of monthly internal financial statements
• Participating in preparation and analysis of cash flow statements for FirstEnergy and its subsidiary SEC registrants
• Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company's periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures
• Providing support and assistance to external auditors
• Assisting with the development of written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process
• Assisting with development and maintenance of the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting
• Participating in evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Providing financial analysis to management for various ad hoc projects
• Interfacing with and support various departments within the organization (legal, investor relations, treasury, etc.)
• Participating in various educational opportunities and attend various conferences to maintain knowledge of financial reporting requirements.

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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