Regulatory Reporting & Research Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nations largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]
This position is responsible for maintaining the companys books and records in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions Uniform System of Accounts. The positions are within the Regulatory Accounting & Reporting department which is a central department for all FERC reporting and accounting.
This position will report to the Director, Regulatory Accounting & Reporting. This position is considered remote and can be based anywhere within the FirstEnergy service territory (Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey).
Responsibilities include:
Coordination of the SAP processing of FERC accounting derivation and trial balance creation
Leading the preparation of all quarterly and annual FERC reporting, including filing of the documents through our Workiva system (similar to Financial Reporting filing SEC documents)
Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements for each state and federal jurisdiction
Conducting FERC accounting and reporting research with respect to hot topics, industry comparisons and new and complex company transactions and making recommendations (similar to Accounting Research on GAAP)
Supporting state/federal regulatory strategies in conjunction with leadership, including rate case filings and data requests
Interfacing with the various internal and external stakeholders, primarily Rates and Legal, and internal and external auditors.
Coordinating tests and reviews associated with internal and external audits and analyzing results to develop and implement corrective actions, as needed.
Recommending and implementing solutions to improve work processes, and promoting efficient and effective operations
Subject matter expert for the FERC Uniform System of Accounting responsible for providing guidance and education across organization
Demonstrate influence, collaboration, and ownership by leading others in solving highly complex challenges
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required.
Minimum 10 years relevant work experience required. Relevant work experience will include financial acumen, understanding of SAP and FERC uniform system of accounts, reporting & research experience.
Experience and proficiency with SAP and FERC accounting required.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Demonstrating a questioning attitude while maintaining a commitment to the overall success of the team.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization and lead projects.
Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues in a clear and concise manner.
Desire to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy to deliver quality results within established deadlines.
Superior analytic abilities
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