ACCOUNTANT - ENERGY SUPPLY FINANCIAL ANALYSIS - ASSOC - SR
DATE POSTED: 10/16/2026
CLOSING DATE: 10/23/2026
DEPARTMENT: Generation Operations
STARTING SALARY: $62,200 - $108,176
Profile Description
Under the general supervision of the Manager – Financial Analysis, Energy Supply, is responsible for accounting and financial analysis, project creation, Capital and O&M budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Manager – Financial Analysis, Energy Supply, is responsible for accounting and financial analysis, project creation, Capital and O&M budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Applies an auditing background to review transactions, evaluate internal controls, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions. Works with plant personnel, management, Accounting, FP&A and Internal Audit to improve financial accuracy and support management decisions.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate, prepare, review and analyze annual O&M budgets for Energy Supply. Work with plant personnel and management to establish requirements, validate assumptions and supporting records, and complete the annual budget process.
Coordinate, prepare, review and analyze annual Capital budgets, including project-level spending requirements, timing, supporting documentation and changes to planned expenditures. Validate alignment with approved project scope and funding.
Coordinate project creation and setup in applicable financial and project systems. Review approved business cases, budgets and supporting documentation; establish or coordinate project and work order numbers, funding structures, expenditure types, operating segments and FERC account assignments. Verify required approvals and accurate coding before charges are posted, and coordinate setup changes with Accounting and responsible departments.
Prepare monthly Capital and O&M financial reporting, including budget-to-actual comparisons and current financial status. Reconcile reports to accounting records, investigate discrepancies, and provide accurate information to management and other Company departments.
Perform expense variance analysis against budgets, prior forecasts and historical results. Work with plant personnel and management to verify causes of material variances, distinguish timing differences from scope, cost or accounting changes, document explanations and corrective actions, and assess forecast impacts.
Review financial charges for proper classification, coding, authorization and expense treatment. Perform Capital versus O&M analysis, identify mischarges and unsupported transactions, and coordinate corrections with Accounting and other responsible departments.
Prepare and maintain committed cost reporting. Review and reconcile purchase orders, commitments, invoices, actual expenditures and remaining budget requirements; identify potential accrual needs and improve visibility into projected year-end spending.
Prepare Capital and O&M forecasts and reforecasts using actual expenditures, open commitments, remaining work, project schedules and expected costs to complete. Annually prepare and update five- and ten-year O&M and Capital expenditure forecasts in coordination with plant personnel and management, incorporating planned maintenance, outages, project timing, cost escalation and anticipated operating requirements. Monitor blanket project budgets and known expenditures to identify potential overruns, unrecorded commitments, improper charges and other conditions affecting forecast accuracy. Coordinate resolution of exceptions with plant personnel and management; enter authorized changes, validate spending timing and year-end projections, document significant adjustments and long-term planning assumptions, and provide updated information to management and FP&A.
Prepare and support financial and regulatory schedules, including rate-case requests, and other assigned schedules. Prepare rate-case information in the requested forms and formats, reporting costs incurred for planned, maintenance and forced outages and summer preparation activities for each plant. Prepare the Plexos report requested by Resource Planning, projecting O&M costs for each generating unit over the next 20 years by applying the escalation factor provided by Resource Planning to the current-year O&M budget. Coordinate with plant personnel to compile all planned outages by plant for the same 20-year period. Reconcile submissions to supporting records and maintain documentation of assumptions, calculations and reported costs for regulatory inquiries and audits.
Provide strategic financial support to Energy Supply management through ad hoc analysis, evaluation of financial alternatives, project and spending analysis, and assessment of accounting implications and financial risks.
Prepare management reports and presentations summarizing financial performance, significant variances, forecast changes, budget risks, control concerns and matters requiring management attention.
Assist and train plant personnel, supervisors and managers on budgeting, project setup, accounting codes, financial systems, reporting requirements and documentation standards. Provide guidance as processes and requirements change.
Perform risk-based financial and process audits and control reviews within Energy Supply, coordinated with Internal Audit as appropriate. Examine project setup, expenditures, commitments, forecasts and supporting records; document testing, findings and recommendations; and track corrective actions. Provide records and explanations for internal and external audits, with independent review of work prepared by this position.
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures, financial reporting, controls, dashboards and workflows. Maintain supporting procedures, audit documentation and training materials necessary for continuity and cross-training.
Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.
Perform other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of the duties defined.
Job Qualifications
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
Years of Experience
Experience: 0-5+ years of relevant experience required; level will be determined based on total years of experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience in accounting and financial analysis with a background in internal or external auditing, preferably in a utility or power generation environment.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the FERC Uniform System of Accounts, Capital versus O&M classification, project accounting, and financial reporting and internal control requirements.
Knowledge of auditing principles and risk-based reviews, including transaction testing, preparation of audit workpapers, evaluation of controls, documentation of findings, and follow-up on corrective actions.
Knowledge of project creation, budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, variance analysis, purchase order commitments, and financial reconciliations.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments to meet budget, reporting, reforecasting and audit deadlines.
Detail-oriented with the ability to validate financial information, investigate discrepancies, and produce accurate, well-supported analysis.
Self-motivated with the ability to exercise sound judgment and work with the level of supervision appropriate to the position.
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with financial and project systems and reporting tools such as Oracle, PowerPlan, Maximo and Power BI is preferred.
Verbal and written communication skills to explain accounting requirements, present variance explanations and audit findings, and provide training and guidance.
Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable, people-oriented manner, with the ability to build relationships, work collaboratively and communicate effectively with people in different roles across the plants, including operations, maintenance, engineering, administrative staff, supervisors and managers, as well as Accounting, FP&A, Internal Audit, external auditors and regulators.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional integrity and objectivity in handling financial information and reporting findings.