Accounting Analyst

CMS Energy, Corp.; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy, based in Michigan, seeks an Accounting Analyst to oversee ledgers, regulatory reports, and financial data accuracy in a hybrid role with on-site days in Jackson.

The candidate will perform month-end closes, reconciliations, and ad hoc analyses, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure regulatory compliance and sound financial practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in accounting or related field with relevant experience.
• Multiple pathways include Associate or high school diploma with corresponding years of experience.
• Experience with general ledgers and financial reporting is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and regulatory reports; maintain internal controls and budgets.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses; support financial reporting processes.
• Close month-end; ensure timely, accurate financial statements and schedules.
• Provide ad hoc reporting for research, rate cases, and studies.
• Assist with lease accounting, overhead allocations, and other GL transactions.
• Apply GAAP and regulatory guidance to properly charge expenditures.
• Record monthly general ledger entries and review account setups.
• Collaborate with Shared Services, AR, AP, Treasury, and auditors as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Problem solving

General ledger knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related discipline

Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related discipline

High School Diploma/GED with six years of accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza, located in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for overseeing the provision of general and sub-ledgers, records, and financial reports, as well as preparing and analyzing various accounts and performing general accounting functions. This role involves assisting in maintaining regulatory accounting compliance through research, data review, and preparation of regulatory reports. The Accounting Analyst identifies and resolves variances between the company's system of record and sub-ledger and analyzes expenditures to validate the appropriateness of charges. Collaboration with other teams, including Shared Services, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Operations, Rates, Internal Controls, external auditors, and regulatory staff, is essential. This position focuses on accounting for assets that support the gas utility, including reviewing construction project scope and charges, regulatory and financial reporting, and researching gas industry assets and accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, such as financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Maintain and test internal controls, perform budgeting and forecasting, maintain master data, and perform revenue and cost accounting.
• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts; contribute to the financial reporting process through the preparation of schedules supporting disclosures.
• Process month-end close to ensure accurate financial records and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting as needed to support research, rate case support, studies, surveys, and other ad hoc requests.
• Process transactions to manage the lease process, overhead allocations, and other accounting transactions.
• Provide accounting guidance utilizing generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory resources to direct proper charging of expenditures.
• Record monthly and non-recurring general ledger entries.
• Review accounts for proper setup and analyzes expenditures to validate the appropriateness of charges.
• Review the general ledger (G/L) to ensure all activity is properly recorded and perform general account analysis and reconciliations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to obtain and use large data sets to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while adhering to deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting software (e.g., SAP).
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related discipline with two (2) or more years of experience in accounting, working with general ledgers and financial reports. OR
• OR Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related discipline with four (4) or more years of experience in accounting, working with general ledgers and financial reports. OR
• OR High School Diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of experience in accounting, working with general ledgers and financial reports.

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Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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