Alliantenergy
Accountant II
Madison, WI · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$67k-$80kDetected 32 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelERPCommunicationCollaborationGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal Audit
About the role
- This position prepares financial and statistical reports, including financial statements and notes for regulatory agencies, management, and others
- aids in drafting financial statements and footnotes of moderate scope and complexity for external and internal reports.
Responsibilities
- develops accounting schedules, analyzes account balances, and analyzes and maintains accounting records in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintains the general ledger and prepares financial statements and related reports/analyses and other accounting-related duties of the parent company, utility companies, SERVCO. and non-regulated businesses.
- Responds to requests from regulatory bodies for accounting information and provides financial information to support regulatory and other audits.
- Researches and implements regulatory accounting requirements.
- At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.
- Unprecedented growth in energy demand and emerging technologies is driving additional needs for staffing to support a growing asset portfolio which currently exceeds $20B.
- Accountant II performs standard to moderately complex accounting work requiring knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and FERC regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- 3 years of accounting experience
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, theories, practices, and procedures of the utility industry.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
- Uses established guidelines with some ingenuity required
- Required Experience
- All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business, accounting, or related field Preferred
- Certification Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation Preferred
- Knowledge of common accounting software applications preferred.
Skills
- Accounting Standards
- Business Process Improvements
- Process Standardization
- Corporate Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Data Management
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Compensation
- $67,000-$80,000
- This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.
- The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
Benefits
- That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Company info
- Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
- We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.
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