Accountant II
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today while powering whats next in energy. When our employees say I am energy it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe happy and healthy. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Join Alliant Energy as an Accountant II where your expertise in GAAP and FERC regulations will help shape financial strategies support regulatory compliance and contribute to building a brighter energy future. If youre passionate about turning numbers into meaningful narratives and thrive in a collaborative purpose-driven environmentthis is your opportunity to make an impact.
Accountant II performs standard to moderately complex accounting work requiring knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and FERC regulatory requirements. This position prepares financial and statistical reports including financial statements and notes for regulatory agencies management and others; aids in drafting financial statements and footnotes of moderate scope and complexity for external and internal reports.
What you will do
- Uses established guidelines with some ingenuity required; develops accounting schedules analyzes account balances and analyzes and maintains accounting records in accordance with company procedures.
- Under regular guidance analyzes and reviews variances in financial results from budget and prior periods.
- Maintains the general ledger and prepares financial statements and related reports/analyses and other accounting-related duties of the parent company utility companies SERVCO. and non-regulated businesses.
- Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard practices and procedures when preparing source input parameter tables and other details of the financial accounting system financial reports and other accounting-related reports.
- Interprets policy and uses independent judgment when making recommendations for accounting adjustments procedural changes and compliance with company procedures and various federal state and local regulations in all areas.
- Responds to requests from regulatory bodies for accounting information and provides financial information to support regulatory and other audits.
- Researches and implements regulatory accounting requirements.
- Keeps fully informed of current developments in the accounting field industry regulations and Alliant Energys procedures as these apply to assigned work areas.
- Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
- Bachelors Degree Emphasis in business accounting or related field Preferred
- Certification Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation Preferred
Required Experience
- 3 years of accounting experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of accounting principles theories practices and procedures of the utility industry.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g. e-mail word processing spreadsheet and project management).
- Knowledge of common accounting software applications preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Key Skills
- Accounting Standards Business Process Improvements Process Standardization Corporate Financial Reporting Data Analysis Data Management Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Risk Management Internal Controls Records Management Regulatory Compliance
Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
Pay Range:
$65920 - $82400This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position experience skill set internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) and its 3,300 employees provide a life-essential service to homes, farms and businesses across Iowa and Wisconsin. We serve approximately 985,000 electric customers and 425,000 natural gas customers with safe, reliable energy. We are a leader in renewable ... View more
