Accountant - Internal Controls & GL (Associate or Intermediate)

Accountant - Internal Controls & GL (Associate or Intermediate) Novi, MI, United States (Hybrid) Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant (Internal Controls & GL) supports the internal control program to ensure ongoing compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) and assists management in measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of internal control processes and the overall control environment. Supports general ledger and month‑end close activities, system allocations and reporting, and work order reporting. Identifies and tests business process improvements and system enhancements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with internal control projects and initiatives to comply with SOX and achieve overall strategic objectives Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Internal Controls Program of the organization Assists with documenting risk assessments to determine in‑scope cycles for SOX and identify potential risk areas Assists with coordinating narrative updates and participates in walkthroughs of controls Assists with building awareness of the importance of a strong internal control environment and coordinates training programs on internal control topics Supports internal control requests and objectives from Fortis Inc. in support of their SOX compliance Coordinates the completion of quarterly internal control questionnaires to prepare required quarterly internal control documentation Utilizes Workiva for SOX documentation and provides support to end users Coordinates and documents user access and segregation of duties reviews for SOX systems including Financial network drive access and Workiva Assists with month‑end close activities related to the General Ledger including but not limited to running integrations, consolidations, running system allocations and various other functions Facilitates the creation of non‑capital work orders, updates work orders as needed and maintains the Work Order Summary file Assists in the monthly work order reporting process, quarterly G&A invoice review process and account reconciliations Assists with testing for system enhancements, upgrades and new business units including regression testing before any changes are released to the Production environment Ensures compliance with Records Information Management (RIM) policy Assists with internal and external audit requests Assists with ad hoc requests from internal or external stakeholders Assists with compiling, reviewing and checking data quality for external filings

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent education or experience preferred Associate Level Minimum Experience: Some experience preferred. Intermediate Level Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of related experience. Ability to exercise sound judgment and draw valid conclusions Experience with Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance preferred Attention to detail with strong analytical, problem‑solving and documentation skills Strong teamwork and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Above‑average ability to utilize technology to complete daily assignments Above‑average knowledge of financial systems and the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel Utility accounting experience preferred Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H‑1B or TN visas. Job Info Job Identification 501122 Job Category Accounting Posting Date 06/04/2026, 01:51 PM Locations 27275 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI, 48377, US (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr ITC Holdings Corp