Lead Accounting Analyst - Allocations & Reporting

Charlotte, NCSenior5+ years

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Job Summary

This role is responsible for accounting, financial analysis, and reporting support for the Allocations and Reporting group within the Controller's Department. The analyst will work closely with senior staff and management on accounting activities which include supporting Other segment reporting, accounting for cash, as well as the Service Company allocation process and associated regulatory filings. The Lead Accounting Analyst will also serve as the liaison for the legacy ARCOE work, among other special projects. Additional duties include assisting in journal entry review, account reconciliation review, and financial statement variance analysis in the Other segment. Attention to detail and a dedication to transformative and efficient processes are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing monthly legacy ARCOE account reconciliation work, including reviewing anomalies and working with business partners to address, as well as finding opportunities for improvement
Prepare schedules required to meet monthly and quarterly data requests, for internal and external reporting
Assist in the cash accounting work for both SAP and non-SAP activity, which includes account reconciliations and journal entries. In addition to these tasks, identifying opportunities for automation and AI enhancements associated with current processes and reports.
Assist with the preparation of annual FERC Forms
Work with internal and external auditors, providing necessary information and answering questions as needed
Assist in SOX documentation updates and management testing
Special projects including research and process improvements
Foster and maintain business partner relationships with business units and corporate areas

Required/Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Five (5) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills – including data analytics
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Self-motivated and able to work independently with proactive recommendations and limited supervision
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately with various levels of management using oral and written communications
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, OneStream, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tool (WebI)
Proficient using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point

Desired Qualifications

CPA or CPA candidate
Advanced degree, preferably in Accounting
Eight (8) years or more of professional work-related experience
Exposure to or familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts
Previous experience in regulatory accounting or experience in utility industry

Working Conditions

Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

Must have 5+ years (8+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Years of prior equivalent work related experience in lieu of a degree is N/A unless grandfathered in and requires CFO Staff approval.

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Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.