Senior Financial Specialist

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Services (B&CS) in the United States seeks a Senior Financial Specialist responsible for preparing, reviewing and analyzing transactions impacting Ameren subsidiary financial statements. You will prepare external regulatory filings with the SEC, FERC and state commissions, and produce internal financial reports.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA, and have 3+ years of accounting experience with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required; Master's degree preferred.
• Three or more years of accounting experience.
• Experience with regulatory reporting (SEC and FERC) preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external regulatory filings with the SEC, FERC and State Public Service Commissions.
• Prepare, review, analyze and interpret complex accounting, financial and statistical data.
• Produce and review internal financial/operational reports.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, procedures and controls.
• May review work prepared by contract employees.
• May prepare or assist with executive-level presentations.
• Perform other special financial projects as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About Ameren Services (B&CS)Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About Ameren Services (B&CS)Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position

The Senior Financial Specialist is responsible for preparing, reviewing and analyzing transactions impacting Ameren subsidiary financial statements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare external regulatory filings with the SEC, FERC and State Public Service Commissions
• Prepare, review, analyze and interpret complex accounting, financial and statistical data
• Produce and review internal financial/operational reports
• Proactively and independently research, report and propose Company policy on financial and reporting matters, including monitoring the activities of financial and regulatory reporting and accounting standard setting agencies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, procedures and controls.
• May review work prepared by contract employees.
• May prepare or assist with the preparation of executive-level presentations.
• Expected to perform core responsibilities and monitor risks given general direction.
• May prepare and deliver department presentations.
• Perform other special financial projects as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required. CPA also required. Master's Degree preferred. Three or more years of accounting experience with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standards and methods required. Required reporting experience (e.g. SEC and FERC) preferred.

• Salary based on successful candidate’s background and position’s market value.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify, analyze and research financial issues required. Strong oral communication and writing skills required. Demonstrated decision-making skills and ability to work independently required. Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range: $90,500.00 - $140,300.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.