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Accounting Analyst, Senior
| Company: | Xcel Energy Company Profile | Current Opportunities (15) |
| Job Location(s): | Statewide |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Starting Salary Range: | Not Provided |
| Required Experience: | Open |
| Related Categories: | Finance - Operations/Admin |
Position Description
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| Job involves support of capital accounting and internal financial reporting: duties may include participation in monthly accounting routines related to construction of plant assets and associated asset retirements, preparation and review of reports, intercompany charges and accounting, preparation of monthly journal entries, oversight of construction related customer payments and billings, responding to inquiries from accounting management, and resolving issues with business area clients. Also, provide support to accounting management with technical accounting issues, special projects, internal/external audits, and rate matters. Please verify that your education and/or experience meets the minimum requirements listed below. Please do not apply if you do not possess the requirements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position Summary: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Perform general accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting close cycles and the development of subsequent internal and external financial statements and reports. Processes may include, but are not limited to, budget development and reporting; analysis and reconciliation of accounting ledgers and other accounts; preparation of accounting ledger entries and supporting work-papers; preparation of inter-company billings; preparation of property valuations and preparation of required regulatory reporting forms and tax filings. May be responsible for training other analysts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Essential Responsibilities: | Percent of Time | |
| a) | Collect and analyze financial data in order to perform some or all of the following accounting processes: budget development, reconciliation and variance reporting for assigned areas, reconcile assigned accounts, analyze financial data and prepare complex accounting ledger entries, prepare internal and external reports, settle inter-company receivables and payables, prepare property valuations. Identify and resolve data issues. Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact. | 30% |
| b) | Participate in and support accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close cycles and development of subsequent internal and external financial statements, required regulatory reporting forms and tax filings. | 30% |
| c) | Actively participate in or lead special projects as assigned. Projects may include but are not limited to: testing system upgrades or enhancements, rate case support, conducting financial analysis and developing special reports and process improvement initiatives. | 15% |
| d) | Provide timely and accurate assistance and consultation to clients within assigned business area. Assistance includes, but is not limited to: interpretation of account codes or financial reports, providing status reports on projects, work order issue resolution, etc. Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules and other information on operating results for management and outside parties. Consult with co-workers, clients and management on technical accounting or system related matters. | 10% |
| e) | May provide work direction and training to other analysts. | 5% |
| f) | Stay current with new or proposed local, state, federal rules and regulations and internal and external financial reporting requirements. | 5% |
| g) | Other duties as assigned. | 5% |
| Minimum Requirements: | ||
| Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. CPA or CMA certification preferred and may be required for some positions. Minimum of 5 years general financial accounting and reporting experience with an emphasis on complex accounting issues, processes and multiple company accounting. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP. Demonstrated knowledge of business and legal principles. Demonstrated analytical and communication skills. Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Xcel and Access required. Knowledge of and experience working with JDEdwards highly desirable. Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment. |
Please note: You will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. |
| APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY: 11/20/2009 5:00:00 PM (CST) WILL BE CONSIDERED. |
