Transmission Finance & GAAP Analyst

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking an Accounting Analyst to provide support and guidance for the Transmission Business. You will translate financial and operational data into clear reporting, forecast costs, and help drive improvements in financial processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, strong Excel skills, and solid GAAP/FERC knowledge. You will prepare general ledger entries, support regulatory filings, and collaborate with leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• General knowledge of financial statement analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships.
• Desire to continue to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy and deliver results.
• Excellent analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting annual formula rate process including responding to discovery and working with rates department to ensure positive financial outcomes
• Calculating and recording revenue on a monthly basis and analyze any variances to budget
• Conducting strategic research, analyzing data and utilizing results to implement solutions
• Assist in preparation and review of various FERC forms
• Performing financial analysis, evaluation and ad-hoc support as necessary
• Supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting process
• Contributing to solutions and exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to improve work processes
• Preparing and/or reviewing general ledger entries
• Providing guidance to business on GAAP and FERC accounting requirements and impact to financial results
• Providing excellent customer service through timely and accurate information, analysis and reporting
• Developing effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy
• Understanding the financial and strategic goals of FirstEnergy

Skills

Analytical abilities

Questioning attitude

Desire to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking an Accounting Analyst to provide support and guidance for the Transmission Business. You will translate financial and operational data into clear reporting, forecast costs, and help drive improvements in financial processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, strong Excel skills, and solid GAAP/FERC knowledge. You will prepare general ledger entries, support regulatory filings, and collaborate with leadership to