Nuclear Accounting Analyst (Midlevel - Principal)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This nuclear professional position provides general accounting support to the nuclear business unit, including Stores/Inventory Accounting, month-end closing, development of analytic procedures to validate transactions, regulatory rate filings, Accounts Payable processing, and other accounting activities related to the Nuclear Plant. The role requires working independently, solving problems, and communicating outcomes to management. The position is posted at multiple levels, and the offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications. The analyst performs general ledger accounting, supports Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, responds to auditor requests, strengthens relationships between Accounting and business partners, and improves accounting processes. The role also supports Nuclear Plant outage or non-traditional outage activities as needed, labor time entry and payroll processes, the Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Study, and Emergency Response Organization responsibilities. Principal-level candidates must maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant.

Requirements

Nuclear Accounting Analyst: 0–5 years of work experience; a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
Nuclear Accounting Analyst, Senior: 5–10 years of work experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field are required.
Nuclear Accounting Analyst, Principal: 10 or more years of experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field are required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SQL experience is required, with custom-query design specified for Senior and Principal levels.
Attention to detail and a logical approach to accomplishing objectives and solving problems.
Ability to multitask amid frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
Ability to work as part of a team, with strong time-management and organizational skills.
Support the Nuclear Plant Emergency Response Organization.
Senior and Principal candidates must have prior experience in the Nuclear or Utility industry and understand the role of a Nuclear Professional.
Principal candidates must understand how to lead people in day-to-day activities and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field for the Nuclear Accounting Analyst level.
Master's degree in Accounting or a related field for the Principal level.

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger accounting functions, including journal entry process development and review, review of reconciliations for high-risk accounts, and Stores Accounting.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Respond to and review data requests from internal and external auditors.
Develop and cultivate positive business relationships between Accounting and other Nuclear/AEP business partners.
Review Accounts Payable invoices for proper accounting and submit them for approval.
Assess, develop, and continuously improve Accounting processes and procedures.
Participate in special projects as requested.
Demonstrate ethical behavior and support the AEP Corporate Compliance policy.
Serve as a lead subject matter expert on Nuclear Accounting activities.
Assist with development, testing, and implementation of business solutions software.
Apply knowledge of FERC and regulatory accounting concepts to Nuclear Plant accounts and activities.
Support the Nuclear Plant in an outage role or non-traditional outage position as needed.
Provide support for Nuclear Plant labor time entry and payroll processes.
Support the Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Study, including preparing reports and communicating outcomes to management.
Support the Nuclear Plant Emergency Response Organization.