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Financial Analyst I OR II - Power Grid Operations Midwest Finance at Duke Energy | LAYIQ

Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers.
Budget development for supported functions.
Evaluate and report business unit O&M and capital budget variances that allows for accurate financial reporting and accurate year end projections.
Support the reporting process within the region to facilitate understanding of business and variance impacts to zone and employees.
Compile and analyze statistical data to identify and correct errors and to evaluate general content.
Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as needed basis.
Perform account reconciliations on an as needed basis.
Serve as key interface to zone on understanding and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Collaborate with peer analysts to improve work processes and efficiencies across all zones
Support for cost-reimbursable spend related to costs in aid of construction, solar projects, and highway/DOT projects
Analyze cost pool charging for adherence to applicable policies and for reasonableness of O&M and capital splits
Develop an understanding of the work management systems and the accounting mapping to support the work orders.
Prepare financial schedules required to meet monthly and quarterly business unit data requests from Corporate Accounting.
Work with internal and external auditors, providing necessary information and answering questions as needed.
Assist in SOX documentation updates and management testing as needed.
Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required.
Actively seek to identify and meet customer needs with a sense of urgency, taking ownership of customer issues and problems until resolved.
Overtime may be required during monthly/quarterly/annual closing processes, the annual budget process, and the rollout of new and/or revised processes.
Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Required Basic Qualifications (Financial Analyst I)
Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Other Related Degree
One (1) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tool (WebI)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point
Required Basic Qualifications (Financial Analyst II)
Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Other Related Degree
Two (2) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, etc.) and query tool (WebI)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point
Desired Qualifications
Graduate degree in Accounting, Business or related fields
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar certification (or working toward certification)
Experience in regulated utility accounting
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships with customers at all levels within the organization
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; demonstrated initiative within current team
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Possesses and applies comprehensive and strategic knowledge of accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, WebI, Power Plant, Analysis Services etc.)
Proficient use of Power BI, PowerPivot, Power Query and Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, & Power Point.
Master's in Accounting or MBA
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
Office Environment
Position can be located in Cincinnati, OH OR Plainfield, IN Travel required 5% - 15% of the time
Mon-Fri 5-8's
Specific Requirements (Financial Analyst I)
Must have 1 year (2+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a 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.
Specific Requirements (Financial Analyst II)
Must have 2 years (4+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a 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.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
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.

Financial Analyst I OR II - Power Grid Operations Midwest Finance

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