Sr Accounting Analyst

EEONLINE; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to support accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end close cycles, and to prepare internal and external financial statements and reports.

The role involves analyzing complex financial data, preparing journal entries, and coordinating regulatory and tax filings. Responsibilities include inter-company billings, property valuations, and staying current with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related business degree or equivalent.
• Progressive accounting experience including close processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close cycles and related financial statements and tax filings.
• Analyze complex financial data, reconcile accounts, prepare ledger entries and reports, and manage inter-company billings.
• Lead special projects such as system upgrades, rate case support, ad hoc analyses and process improvements.
• Provide timely assistance to clients, interpret account codes and prepare status reports for management.
• Stay current with GAAP, accounting regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Mentor and train other analysts as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

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Sr Accounting Analyst

Organization

Xcel Energy, Inc.

Region

Canada, Colorado, Denver

End Of Contest

October 6, 2026

Type

Full time

Category

Accounting/finance

Description

Position Summary

Perform general accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely accounting close cycles and the development of subsequent internal and external financial statements and reports, including entries, analysis and reconciliation of accounting ledgers and other accounts and preparation of inter-company billings, property valuations, required regulatory reporting forms and tax filings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in and support accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close cycles and development of subsequent internal and external financial statements, required regulatory reporting forms and tax filings. May assume a lead role, responsible for the accurate and timely analysis and reporting of various business cycles.
• Collect and analyze a variety of complex financial data in order to perform some or all of the following accounting processes: reconcile assigned accounts, analyze financial data and prepare complex accounting ledger entries, prepare reports, settle inter-company receivables and payables, and prepare property valuations. Select methods and techniques to analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.
• Participate in or lead special projects as assigned. Projects may include but are not limited to testing system upgrades or enhancements, rate case support, conducting financial analysis and developing ad hoc reports and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide timely and accurate assistance and consultation to clients within supported business area, including, but not limited to interpretation of account codes or financial reports, providing project status reports, and work order resolution. Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules and other information on operating results for management and outside parties. Consult with co-workers, clients and management on technical accounting or system-related matters.
• Stay current with new or proposed local, state, federal rules and regulations and internal and external financial reporting requirements. Uses broad understanding of accounting and GAAP practices to resolve a wide range of complex issues in creative ways.
• May provide work direction and training to other analysts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related business degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in general financial accounting and reporting experience, with an emphasis on complex accounting issues, processes, and multiple company accounting. Note: Candidates with a master's degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc. or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business and legal principles, analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience working with SAP highly desirable.

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Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis

Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com

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