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Duke Energy Manager Accounting I or II (Asset Accounting Research) in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy
The role and responsibility of this Manager position is to manage and develop a team of individuals who perform tasks associated with the company’s accounting close and financial reporting processes.
In this role, the Manager Accounting is responsible for ensuring that the accounting impacts of the company’s business activities and transactions are understood and properly recorded to the general ledger, and that such accounting impacts and related variances to budget and prior year results, if applicable, are clearly explained and properly presented in internal and/or external financial reports as needed. The accounting manager of Asset Accounting Research also has responsibility as the primary business contact for capitalization decisions, owning and maintaining the company’s Capitalization Guidelines policy, performing technical research for asset accounting related issues and writing accounting position papers, reviewing Transaction Review Committee projects for asset accounting impacts, accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (including coal ash, nuclear, etc.), as well as other tasks that may be nonrecurring and not maintained in other areas of Asset Accounting. The position interacts with all levels of management to communicate technical opinions on capitalization issues as well as frequent interaction with external auditors. The Manager Accounting is also responsible for ensuring that the team performs its tasks in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with published deadlines while strictly adhering to company policies and controls.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following.
Accounting Close Process
Understand assigned responsibilities, relevant GAAP and FERC accounting guidance, and operational matters that affect the accounting cycle
Review month-end deliverables (primarily journal entries)
Review account reconciliations
Work with the appropriate parties to resolve accounting issues as they arise
Ensure SOX control structure is in place and monitored with respect to the close process
Prepare or review documentation for accounting conclusions on accounting matters
Ensure strict adherence to closing deadlines
Financial Reporting Process
Review monthly internal financial reports as assigned
Review quarterly SEC and FERC financial reports, including supporting schedules
Review periodic state regulatory financial reports
Ensure SOX control structure is in place and monitored with respect to the reporting process
Work with independent auditors on annual audited financial statements
Work with the appropriate parties to resolve issues as they arise
Additional Responsibilities
Develop and coach staff
Support regulatory filing efforts including rate cases and rider filings for retail business
Support wholesale and transmission data requests
Lead and/or participate in efficiency and process improvement efforts
Assist with special projects
Research asset related regulatory matters and related impacts and document appropriate accounting treatment
Attend business related meetings as needed
Basic/Required Qualifications
Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Manager I
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree
8 plus years of increasingly diverse or complex work experience in related field .
Manager II
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related degree
8 years of related work experience, including at least 2 years of successful direct people management experience
Desired Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant or graduate degree in accounting, business, or related field
Public accounting or external auditing experience
Experience in an accounting research role
Experience in utility accounting or regulatory environment
Experience with monthly close process, general accounting, and financial reporting (GAAP)
Familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts
Knowledge of capitalization principles (Capital vs O&M decisions)
Experience with Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) accounting
Knowledge of capital project accounting concepts (CWIP, plant in service, cost of removal, retirement, and unitization)
Familiarity with PowerPlan
Proficiency in learning and working with a variety of financial systems applications
Proven ability to perform analysis and evaluate large amounts of data
Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain constructive relationships within a team and with business partners
Demonstrated ability to communicate be effective with verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization
History of driving process efficiency improvements
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Working Conditions
- Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned Duke Energy facility.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Friday, September 27, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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