Lead Accounting Analyst, Fuel & Settlements Accounting

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Job SummaryThe Lead Accounting Analyst, Fuel & Settlements Accounting, provides oversight and approval of all settlement activities performed by Duke Energy's managed service provider, EY, ensuring quality, effective controls, and operational execution. The role is responsible for overseeing and approving fuel invoices, margin calls, and other settlement activities, and will also support the Fuel Inventory team through the review of monthly journal entries, reporting, and reconciliations. This position partners closely with stakeholders across the Controller's organization, Fuels & Systems Optimization, and Electric Rates & Regulatory to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective business execution. The successful candidate demonstrates strong leadership, initiative, attention to detail, and sound judgment.This is the fifth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business need. Employees at this level solve complex problems and interpret internal or external business issues and recommend solutions. Incumbents provide leadership (advising and providing direction) to others in financial areas of specialization and may coordinate daily work activities or review the work of other teammates. Employee may also regularly lead projects. Employee works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Incumbent has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise.ResponsibilitiesProvide oversight, review, and approval of approximately 300 fuel settlements per monthSupport Fuel Inventory month-end close, reporting, SOX testing, and audit requestsEnsure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and financial governance standards.Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness across accounting and reporting activities.Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal business partners, external auditors, regulatory stakeholders, and managed service provider.Support regulatory recovery efforts, fuel audits, and related compliance activities.Basic / Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related disciplineFive (5) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degreePossesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and proceduresExperience with financial systems and applications, such as PeopleSoft, OneStream, or similar platforms.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree, preferably in AccountingEight (8) years or more of professional work-related experienceRegulatory experienceDemonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to pertinent business and accounting issuesEffective interpersonal skills, team orientedDetail oriented, outstanding organizational skillsHistory of high-quality work in an accounting environment dealing with rigorous reporting and closing deadlinesDemonstrated ability to drive process efficiency improvementsProficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePointProficiency with Microsoft Excel at an advanced levelFamiliarity with FERC chart of accountsExtensive experience with accounting systems/applicationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsProficient using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Power PointPossesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures.Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, etc.) and query tool (Business Objects)Master's in Accounting or MBACPA, CIA, MBA, CFA or CMA is strongly encouraged for achieving the Lead Analyst or higher position. Specific RequirementsMust have 5+ years (8+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degreeYears of prior equivalent work-related experience in lieu of a degree is N/A unless grandfathered in and requires CFO Staff approval.Working ConditionsHybrid 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#LI-BM1#LI-HybridTravel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo. 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.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibilitySummaryLocation: Charlotte, NCType: Full time