SOX-Focused Internal Controls & GL Accountant

ITC Holdings Corp.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp. seeks an Accountant (Internal Controls & GL) to support the SOX program, evaluate control effectiveness, assist with the general ledger and month-end close, and help implement process improvements across the control environment.

Key duties include documenting risk assessments, coordinating walkthroughs, managing access reviews, performing testing for system enhancements, and supporting internal/external audits.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Above-average knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal control projects and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Internal Controls Program.
• Document risk assessments and determine in-scope SOX cycles.
• Coordinate narratives and walkthroughs of controls.
• Build awareness of internal control importance and coordinate training.
• Support SOX requests from Fortis Inc. and related compliance efforts.
• Coordinate quarterly internal control questionnaires and documentation.
• Utilize Workiva for SOX documentation and end-user support.
• Manage user access and segregation of duties reviews for SOX systems.
• Assist with month-end close activities and General Ledger processes.
• Create and update non-capital work orders; maintain Work Order Summary files.
• Support monthly work order reporting, quarterly GA invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Test system enhancements and upgrades; perform regression testing.
• Ensure compliance with Records Information Management policy.
• Assist with audits and ad hoc requests.
• Compile and review data quality for external filings.

Skills

Sound judgment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Three years related experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

ITC Holdings Corp. seeks an Accountant (Internal Controls & GL) to support the SOX program, evaluate control effectiveness, assist with the general ledger and month-end close, and help implement process improvements across the control environment.

Key duties include documenting risk assessments, coordinating walkthroughs, managing access reviews, performing testing for system enhancements, and supporting internal/external audits.