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Job Summary

Location: Detroit, MI This is a professional position providing accounting and financial support to the DTE Vantage organization. Work involves performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgement, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Prepares and/or reviews journal entries at all levels of complexity, within Company closing schedule Performs account reconciliations at all levels of complexity Monitors the general ledger and accounting systems that contain the financial records and databases Completes monthly closing of books within timeframe to comply with holding company closing requirements Prepares and fully understands the billing and accounting for various projects as defined in the various project agreements Identifies issues and raises to the appropriate level Reviews contracts, ensuring accounting activities are in compliance with GAAP Understands and adheres to internal control policies and procedures Prepares the financial statements in accordance with GAAP Prepares monthly management reports communicating the financial performance of the companies and variances from the budget Prepares independent audit schedules as required Participates in the development of budgets and projections Maintains relationships with other DTE Energy affiliate companies Serves as lead on special projects and may direct the work of others Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of two years of experience in accounting

Other Qualifications

Preferred: Certified Public Accountant accreditation a plus Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and basic knowledge of PowerPoint Experience with accounting software, SAP experience preferred

Other Requirements: Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and effective presentation skills Ability to efficiently handle competing priorities and tasks, remain organized and meet deadlines Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information Ability to establish and maintain confidential and effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and external clients

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to: In order to properly perfo