SEC Financial Reporting Accountant (hybrid)

NiSource•Columbus, OH

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

SEC Financial Reporting Accountant (hybrid) We are open to hiring at either the Senior or Lead level, depending on experience (salary band listed is for senior level) We are looking to hire someone to work in either our Columbus, Ohio or Merrillville, Indiana office with a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office) The SEC Financial Reporting team manages the quarterly and annual SEC filing process, partners with various stakeholders in the preparation of timely and accurate forms, 10-Q and 10-K. The team reviews and drafts quarterly financial statements, footnote disclosures, and is involved in variance analysis. We monitor SEC and FASB updates to assess applicability for implementation of new disclosures.

Requirements

Four year degree in business discipline
2-4 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or a related field (SEC reporting experience is preferred)
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire

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)

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