Accountant II

Accountant II

Bring your energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Are you ready to bring precision and insight to a team that powers communities? Join Alliant Energy as an Accountant II, where your expertise in GAAP and FERC regulations will help shape financial strategies, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to building a brighter energy future. If you're passionate about turning numbers into meaningful narratives and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environmentthis is your opportunity to make an impact. Accountant II performs standard to moderately complex accounting work requiring knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and FERC regulatory requirements. This position prepares financial and statistical reports, including financial statements and notes for regulatory agencies, management, and others; aids in drafting financial statements and footnotes of moderate scope and complexity for external and internal reports.

What You Will Do

• Uses established guidelines with some ingenuity required; develops accounting schedules, analyzes account balances, and analyzes and maintains accounting records in accordance with company procedures.
• Under regular guidance, analyzes and reviews variances in financial results from budget and prior periods.
• Maintains the general ledger and prepares financial statements and related reports / analyses and other accounting-related duties of the parent company, utility companies, SERVCO. and non-regulated businesses.
• Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard practices and procedures when preparing source input, parameter tables, and other details of the financial accounting system, financial reports, and other accounting-related reports.
• Interprets policy and uses independent judgment when making recommendations for accounting adjustments, procedural changes, and compliance with company procedures and various federal, state, and local regulations in all areas.
• Responds to requests from regulatory bodies for accounting information and provides financial information to support regulatory and other audits.
• Researches and implements regulatory accounting requirements.
• Keeps fully informed of current developments in the accounting field, industry, regulations, and Alliant Energy's procedures as these apply to assigned work areas.
• Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

Required Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Key Skills

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range : $65,920 - $82,400 This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.