Senior Accountant

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 whats 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. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Senior Accountant performs complex accounting work requiring in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and / or regulatory accounting. This position prepares moderately complex financial and statistical reports including financial statements and related notes for regulatory agencies management and others.

What you will do

• Coordinates accounting processes procedures and reporting and / or develops accounting schedules analyzes account balances and analyzes and maintains accounting records in accordance with GAAP Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Maintains the general ledger and prepares moderately complex financial statements and related reports and analyses and other accounting-related duties for assigned functional areas or business segments.
• Analyzes and reviews variances in financial results from budget and prior periods.
• Works on problems that are substantially varied complex and broad in nature to facilitate continuous improvement and identify new ways of utilizing existing resources when preparing source input parameter tables and other details of the financial accounting system financial reports and other accounting-related reports.
• Relies on experience to apply 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.
• Leads responses to requests from regulatory bodies for accounting information and providing financial information to support regulatory and other audits.
• Reviews work performed by Accountant I and Accountant II team members for accuracy and completeness.
• Leads research and implementation of regulatory and GAAP accounting requirements.
• Keeps fully informed of current developments in the accounting field industry regulations and company procedures as these applies to assigned work areas and the department in general.
• Advocates for change and assists the team in developing creative solutions to simplify and streamline finance activities.
• Assists in the performance development and maintenance of internal controls that ensure proper accurate and timely recording of transactions and protection of assets.
• Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

Required Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Key Skills

Accounting Standards Business Process Improvements Process Standardization Corporate Financial Reporting Data Analysis Data Management Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Risk Management Internal Controls Records Management Regulatory Compliance

Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.

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 : $90000 - $95000

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.

Its not just what we do; its how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants 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.

Disclaimer :

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 90000 - 95000