Fixed Assets Accountant (hybrid)

NiSource • Columbus, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fixed Assets Accountant We are open to hiring at either the Senior or Lead level. (salary band and years of experience listed are for senior level) We are looking to hire someone to work in our Columbus, Ohio office with a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office) Job Summary The Financial Analyst provides value-added financial services to both internal and external customers. The incumbent may assume responsibility for financial activities, including but not limited to reviewing and interpreting the impact of financial reporting proposals promulgated by governing bodies; preparing analytical studies on historical, forecast, and pro-forma financial data; developing comprehensive financial data reports for both internal and external customers; and providing other needed expertise and reporting to accurately reflect and manage financial matters.

Requirements

• Four year degree in Business discipline
• 2-4 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or a related field, prefer plant accounting experience
• Requires multiple functional experience
• Requires knowledge of PC applications
• Financial Acumen- Understands basics of finance and accounting, including the relationships between segments of the financial statements (e.g. balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow)
• Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
• Data analysis - Analyze information from a variety of sources to detect trends, associations, cause-effect relationships and other anomalies.
• Time management - Effectively manage his or her time to ensure deadlines are met and quality is achieved.
• Networking- Pursue opportunities to network with different parts of finance as well as other parts of NI.
• Quality Orientation- Produces processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
• Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
• Treat others with respect and consideration.
• Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
• Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
• Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
• Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. (Professional Judgment)
• Compiles, organizes and formats data, including qualitative analysis required for internal and external reporting. Identifies and researches reporting issues, provides recommendations, assists with the adoption of new reporting requirements. (Reporting)
• Recognizes situations where the regulatory framework and rate case outcomes drive our business; Supports regulatory initiatives by gathering data and preparing regulatory schedules and/or preparing pro-forma calculations, testimony and data requests; Assists with review and analysis of regulatory documents; Appreciates the application of the regulatory construct to our business. (Regulatory)
• Understands terminology and developments. Knows when to and can apply technical knowledge to processes, procedures, and tasks. (Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills)
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of financial statements, metrics and measures, and key strategic business initiatives; Understands and utilizes economic and industry data as it relates to job responsibilities. (Business Acumen)
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the operating plan and role in the F&A organization; Has a general knowledge of other departments' role in the F&A organization; Collaboratively develops solutions between corporate and business units. (Understanding F&A)
• Demonstrates our commitment to quality by documenting work fully and accurately. (Documentation of Work Performed)
• Takes action to identify, analyze and improve existing processes within our organization to maximize opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness and meet new goals and objectives. (Continuous Process Improvement)

What This Job Offers

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