Sr Accounting Analyst

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Híbrido; USD 74.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is hiring a Sr Accounting Analyst to perform general accounting processes, ensuring accurate close cycles and timely financial statements across the organization.

You will analyze complex financial data, prepare inter-company billings, and support regulatory reporting while staying current with GAAP and company policies. The role often involves collaboration with other teams and providing guidance on accounting issues.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred and may be required for some positions.
• Minimum four years general financial accounting and reporting experience, with emphasis on complex issues.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in month-, quarter-, and year-end close cycles and prepare financial statements and tax filings.
• Analyze financial data, prepare ledger entries, reports, and inter-company reconciliations.
• Lead special projects: system upgrades, rate case support, ad hoc reports and process improvements.
• Provide guidance and consultation to internal clients on accounting matters and reports.

Conocimientos

GAAP

Analytical

Communication

SAP

Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millionsofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Sr Accounting Analyst

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.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred and may be required for some positions.
• Minimum four years general financial accounting and reporting experience, with an emphasis on complex accounting issues, processes and multiple company accounting.
• 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.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $104,633.00 per year

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 11/01/26

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