Sr Accounting Analyst

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or

STEM OPT

for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location:

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson,MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accounting Analyst will play a pivotal role in the Revenue and Fuel Cost Accounting team. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting for revenue and fuel costs, accounting for cost recovery, supporting the cost recovery reconciliation cases, providing insightful analysis to support decision-making processes, and presenting financial results to senior management.

The Senior Accounting Analyst oversees the provision of general/sub ledgers, records, and financial reports; the preparation and analysis of different accounts; and the performance of general accounting functions. The incumbent manages regulatory accounting compliance by conducting complex research, reviewing data, and preparing regulatory reports, and supporting regulatory cases by analyzing and providing information. Identifies and resolves complex variances between the company's system of record and subledger. The Senior Accounting Analyst analyzes highly complex expenditures to validate appropriateness and provide necessary accounting recommendations. The incumbent works closely with other teams, including Shared Services, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Operations, Rates, Internal Controls, external auditors, and regulatory staff. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for regularly communicating to the company's senior management team regarding their area of expertise, such as cash flows, margin estimates, regulatory filings, uncollectibles, lease accounting, Income Statement and margin variances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESOther duties as assigned or as may be necessaryUtilizes automation to create custom visualizations and enhanced financial reports with graphs, tables, and charts using data visualization solutions like Power BI, Alteryx, or other softwareMaintains and tests internal controls; assists in overseeing the budgeting and forecasting process by developing monthly and longterm financial plans through data and evidencebased analysis and incorporating these into financial models; maintains master data; and performs revenue and cost accountingPrepares complex ad hoc reporting as needed for research, rate case support, studies, surveys, and other ad hoc requests; reviews rate case testimony/exhibits and oversees data analysis for regulatory filingsPrepares and records monthly and nonrecurring general ledger entries (including O&M vs. capital)Owns processes used in preparing financial reports and analyses to support variances, including presenting results, risks, and opportunities to Accounting LeadershipPerforms account reconciliations and balance sheet variance analysis; supports SEC reportingManages complex transactions such as lease accounting, overhead allocations/studies, cost accounting, and other financial transactionsPerforms monthend close ensuring accuracy and timely financial statementsProvides advanced accounting guidance using GAAP and regulatory resourcesProvides complex data and financial analysis in support of external/internal customer requirements and auditsReviews general ledger activity for accuracy; manages cost accounting activities, forecasts, variance analysis, risk/opportunity coordination, and cash flow analyses

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

/ ABILITIESAbility to obtain and analyze large data setsStrong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlinesHigh proficiency in Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of SAP or similar accounting systemsDeep knowledge of GAAP and regulatory accountingStrong analytical and problemsolving skills

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline with four (4) years of experience as an Accounting AnalystORAssociate degree with six (6) years of experience as an Accounting AnalystORHigh School Diploma/GED with eight (8) yearsof experience as an Accounting Analyst#LI-KJ1Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

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