Accounting/Financial Analyst

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation, distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Accounting/Financial Analyst in our Milwaukee Public Service Building location.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the annual development of the Capital and O&M Budgets, evaluate monthly and YTD variances between budgeted and actual expenditures, develop short and long term forecasts, and provide financial analysis and expertise to both Finance and Corporate Center leaders regarding financial implications of operating decisions.

• Prepare and enter journal entries, perform account reconciliations, provide back up and rotation of responsibilities, and maintain complex spreadsheets.

• Prepare, document, and present analysis or audit reports along with recommendations to management, ensure appropriate financial controls and reporting requirements are met, apply knowledge of interrelationships in processes and utilize problem solving skills to recommend improvements to the process.

• Work independently, handle multiple responsibilities, and prioritize effectively.

• Incumbents will conduct increasingly complex assignments depending on level.

This is a job family posting (Associate Analyst/Analyst/Senior Analyst) where the experience of the selected candidate will determine the level offered. If you are currently in this Job Family, it will result in a lateral move.

Minimum Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business degree is required.

• Ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly.

• Able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Attention to detail, a strong initiative and a results-orientation are critical.

• This position requires working additional hours during certain times of the month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office.

• SAP experience.

• Graduate degree in a business discipline or CPA.

• 2 years of experience in Accounting or Finance roles.

End Date: 09/24/2024

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Learn more at Careers (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/index.htm)

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

EEO/AA policies and statements (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/equal-employment-opportunity.htm)

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203

Company: WEC Energy Group (WEC)

Req ID: 4533