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Job Summary :

Carolinas Accounting & Reporting is within the Controller's Department and provides accounting, financial analysis, and reporting support for Duke Energy. The Senior Accounting position requires technical knowledge and research capabilities to ensure reporting compliance within GAAP and FERC rules. The role is interfaces with various departments including external stakeholders - e.g., E&Y. The role includes responsibility for complex analysis and research of ad-hoc requests to develop reporting and effectively present results for management review and decision making.

This is the fourth level of the financial analysis classification hierarchy. Employees at this level work independently and receive minimal guidance. Incumbents are required to have in-depth knowledge and experience and work to solve complex problems. Incumbents also act as a resource for less experience employees.

This role is responsible for accounting, financial analysis, and reporting support for the Controller's Department. The analyst will work closely with more senior managers and their staff on various accounting activities including monthly journal entry preparation, account reconciliations and analysis, and financial statement variance analysis. Perform analysis and research ad-hoc requests, develop reporting, and effectively present results for management review and decision making.

Responsibilities :

• Solve complex regulatory accounting issues with critical thinking and sound judgment, ensuring all tasks align with GAAP, FERC, and other regulatory requirements, while meeting internal deadlines and external reporting obligations (including Form 10-Q / K disclosures).
• Effectively manage multiple fast-paced projects , including rate cases and data requests, with an emphasis on task prioritization, organization, and coordination across various teams and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvement efforts across regulatory accounting functions, identifying and implementing innovative solutions that streamline processes, increase efficiencies, and reduce redundancies in both DEC and DEP regulatory activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Finance, Legal, Treasury, Rates & Regulatory, Tax, etc.), external auditors, and regulatory bodies (NCUC, PSCSC, FERC) to address inquiries, respond to data requests, and ensure consistent accounting treatment across various filings and projects.
• Provide proactive oversight and direction for regulatory deferrals, ensuring proper documentation, accurate accounting treatment, and timely reporting
• Take ownership of high-priority regulatory matters , such as rate cases and compliance with evolving accounting standards, coordinating efforts and ensuring accurate and timely completion of deliverables.
• Be collaborative in a high-performing team environment by encouraging teamwork, accountability, and development. Be a thought partner in solving complex problems, developing regulatory accounting expertise, and project management skills.
• Conduct detailed research and analysis on regulatory and accounting matters, document findings and implement practical solutions to address challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Provide clear, effective communication with leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on goals, expectations, and outcomes while proactively managing issues and escalating as necessary.
• Specific Activities will revolve around regulatory deferrals and amortizations approved in rate cases, rate case support, and special projects related to improving reporting around regulatory assets and liabilities

Basic / Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Working Conditions

LI-ZM1

LI-Hybrid

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, May 30, 2025

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic / required qualifications.

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