Nuclear Accounting Analyst - Nuclear Accounting Analyst, Senior

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A nuclear professional position that provides General Accounting support to the nuclear business unit. This includes Stores/Inventory Accounting, Month end closing process, the development of analytic procedures to validate transactions, Regulatory Rate filings, Accounts Payable processing, and other accounting activities related to the Nuclear Plant. This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Accounting or related field (for Analyst role).
Bachelor’s Degree Required in Accounting or related field (for Senior Analyst role).
0 – 5 years' experience (for Analyst role).
5 – 10 years’ experience (for Senior Analyst role).
Strong competency in written and oral communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience using SQL (for Analyst role).
Experience using SQL to design custom queries (for Senior Analyst role).
Detail oriented with an ability to employ a logical approach to accomplish objectives and solve issues.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills.
Prior experience in Nuclear or Utility industry (for Senior Analyst role).
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant (for Senior Analyst role).

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger accounting functions, including journal entry process development and review, general ledger reconciliations.
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Review data requests from internal and external auditors and provide feedback to management.
Develop and cultivate positive business relationships between Accounting and other Nuclear/AEP business partners.
Support Accounts Payable Invoice Processing by reviewing invoices for proper accounting and submitting for approval.
Proactively assess, develop, and enhance Accounting processes and procedures on a continuous basis.
Participate in special projects, as requested.
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the AEP Corporate Compliance policy.
Knowledge of FERC and Regulatory Accounting concepts and principles – specifically as it applies to the Nuclear plant accounts and concepts.
Support the Nuclear Plant in an Outage role or Non-Traditional Outage position as needed.
Ability to provide support for the Nuclear plant in Labor Time Entry and Payroll processes.
Support Nuclear Plant Emergency Response Organization.
Understand the role of a Nuclear Professional and how to support it.