Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Accounting Analyst in either of our Milwaukee or Green Bay, WI locations. WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. 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. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary: The Analyst is a member of the Corporate Accounting team within the Finance department of WEC Energy Group's (WEC) WEC Business Services business unit. The Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial results, providing actionable insights through variance analysis, and supporting the allocations, budgeting, forecasting and regulatory compliance processes. The Analyst is part of a job family (Associate Analyst, Analyst, Senior Analyst) and experience will be the determining factor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in quarterly and annual commission reporting including preparing financial statements, facilitating processes and providing detail to internal and external auditors
• Participate in the development of O&M budgets, evaluate monthly and year-to-date variances between budgeted/forecasted and actual expenditures
• Prepare and enter journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Assist with the calculation of allocations and affiliated interest agreement compliance
• Apply knowledge of interrelationships in processes and utilize problem solving skills to recommend improvements to processes
• Work independently, handle multiple responsibilities, and prioritize effectively
• Incumbents will conduct increasingly complex assignments depending on level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with accepted majors of Accounting, Finance, or closely related
• The Associate Accounting Analyst is an entry level position and internship experience is preferred
• The Accounting Analyst must have a minimum of 18 months relevant experience
• Understand aspects of accounting theory and financial statement classification
• Independent, mature and professional worker and analytical thinker with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve increasingly complex problems
• Ability to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, a strong initiative and results -orientation are critical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP and SAP BW
• Experience with financial statement preparation, commission data requests and audit experience
• Graduate degree in a business discipline or CPA
• 2+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance Roles
• Regulated industry experience (e.g. utilities)

Pay Range Minimum: $59,510.36 Pay Range Maximum: $118,053.26

Location: Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Green Bay, WI, US, 54307-9001