Sr Accounting Analyst
About The Position
This position provides crucial support during Xcel Energy’s month-end close and accounting processes. It performs general accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting close cycles and the development of internal and external financial statements and reports. Work includes accounting entries, analysis and reconciliation of ledgers and other accounts, inter-company billings, property valuations, regulatory reporting forms, and tax filings. The role supports joint venture billing, nuclear accounting and business support, audits, account reconciliations, reclasses, accruals, and other projects. It may lead analysis and reporting for business cycles, provide work direction and training to other analysts, and coordinate with outsourced team members. The position also provides accounting consultation to clients and contributes to projects, reporting, and process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- At least four years of general financial accounting and reporting experience, emphasizing complex accounting issues and processes and multiple-company accounting.
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP.
- Demonstrated knowledge of business and legal principles, analytical skills, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of and experience working with SAP is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform joint venture billing, nuclear accounting and business support, audit support, account reconciliations, posting reclasses and accruals, and ad hoc projects.
- Support accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close cycles and the preparation of internal and external financial statements, regulatory reporting forms, and tax filings.
- Analyze complex financial data; reconcile accounts; prepare complex ledger entries and reports; settle inter-company receivables and payables; and prepare property valuations.
- Select analytical methods and techniques to identify adverse financial trends and recommend solutions to mitigate their impact.
- Participate in or lead special projects, including system upgrade or enhancement testing, rate case support, financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide timely accounting assistance and consultation to clients, including interpreting account codes and financial reports, providing project status reports, and resolving work orders.
- Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules, and other operating-results information for management and outside parties.
- Consult with coworkers, clients, and management on technical accounting or system-related matters.
- Stay current with local, state, and federal rules and regulations and internal and external financial reporting requirements; apply accounting and GAAP practices to complex issues.
- May provide work direction and training to other analysts.
- Coordinate with outsourced team members as required.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
