Duquesne Light Company is seeking a Senior Reporting Analyst who will be responsible for ensuring integrity of the Company's internal and external financial reporting information. This role requires an execution-focused, research oriented, and excellent communicator to ensure compliance with current and emerging accounting pronouncements, evaluates internal controls and assists with a variety of complex reporting functions. Reporting directly to the Manager of Reporting, knowledge on matters including regulatory and GAAP reporting is essential.
Location: Hybrid (see below), downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities:
Preparation and/or assistance with internal and external monthly reporting packages, regulatory filings, employee benefit plans, FORM 5500's, quarterly earnings release materials and bank mandated GAAP financial statements and assist with the audits associated with these reports / agencies.
Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the Company including the drafting of financial statements, footnotes, and other disclosures in accordance with US GAAP.
Mentors junior team members, reviewing their work and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting practices.
Prepare financial statement flux analysis and assist with investigations of deviations and trends against budget, prior month, and prior year's activity.
Prepare offering memorandums and other reports necessary for regulatory, legal, or other requirements to ensure consistency and accuracy of presentation and disclosures.
Responsible for researching moderate-to-complex accounting issues and assisting in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
Identify areas where process improvements are needed and provide suggestions for implementation.
Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses.
Effectively communicate with all levels of management as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Responsible for ownership of/assistance with special projects on an as needed basis, including but not limited to governmental reporting, industry and government surveys, and employee benefit plan reporting.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
Three (3+) or more years of experience required. Industry specific, electric utility preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Relevant certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.
Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:
Working knowledge of Oracle or equivalent ERP system
Highly driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, capable of motivating others toward change and positive improvement.
Proven ability to make accurate decisions and use sound judgment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate complex information in simple, concise terms that others will understand.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Why you'll love working here: We live by our values!
We are safe above all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.
We are guided by our commitment to integrity and never compromising on ethics.
We are dependable, collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.
We believe in equity and equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.
We are ingrained in our community; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.
Scope:
Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically accountable for managing one's own time and work flow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature, requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.
Decision Impact:
Problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.
Hybrid Work:
Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of four days working in the office and the remaining day working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.
Storm Roles:
All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service, or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.
Data Governance:
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.