Accounting Analyst

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies, with the operational expertise and financial resources to serve the Midwest’s energy needs safely, reliably and responsibly. Our subsidiaries focus on reliable service, customer satisfaction and shareholder value. Together, we provide energy services to more than 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. Our combined assets allow operating efficiencies across 70,600 miles of electric distribution lines, 50,700 miles of natural gas distribution and transmission lines, and 7,100 megawatts of reliable power plant capacity. Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with financial/accounting controls
• Perform closing procedures including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Collaborate and assist with the preparation of forecasts and budgets
• Monitor the integrity of the systems and general ledger transactions
• Prepare internal and external financial reports
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, Sarbanes Oxley, and various commission reporting
• Provide back up and rotation of responsibilities
• Analyze large amounts of data and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Utilize various forecasting, reporting and general ledger software
• Provide communication related to financial statements, data requests and month end closing processes
• Proactively improve processes and business solutions
• This position requires working additional hours during certain times of the monthMinimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related business degree is required. We welcome new graduates
• Entry level position where some work experience is preferred but not requiredPreferred Qualifications
• Strong analysis, decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints in a challanging and fast paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understand aspects of accounting theory and financial statement classification
• Ability to understand and execute financial controls and perform testing
• Ability to learn new processes and systems
• Document basic processes and procedures in ways easily understood and followed by others
• Ability to communicate with internal and external parties in a clear and timely manner
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and an eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
• Independent, mature, professional team member who is an analytical thinker with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve moderately complex problems