Accounting Adviser at MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

Job Description

The accounting adviser oversees the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions for MidAmerican Energy Company. Responsibilities include oversight of various adjustment clauses and rider calculations including preparation of annual filings, written and oral testimony and responses to regulatory data requests. Prepares and reviews monthly journal entries and numerous reports; reviews budgets and forecasts and analyzes variances in actual financial results; conducts financial and business related studies; reviews and maintains internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements; provides leadership role in special projects related to changes in accounting, procedures and policies and works interactively with external auditors in the context of the annual audit and internal controls testing.

Responsibilities

Oversee the activities associated with the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions including prioritization of responsibilities, accounting guidance, preparation, coordination and review of regulatory data and internal/external audit requests, implementation of new/revised accounting standards, procedures, and/or internal controls and cross-training support. (25%)

Compile and prepare information for regulatory filings and financial reporting, including testimony associated with adjustment clauses and the MidAmerican Funding, LLC monthly management report. (20%)

Prepare numerous monthly journal entries including over/under calculations and supporting entries. (15%)

Report, analyze and interpret financial, regulatory and operating data for management and corporate functions. Such reporting analysis and interpretation may include product margin, cost analysis, profitability analysis, regional geographic assessments, pricing analysis, and any other ad-hoc analysis of interest to management and business unit leaders. (10%)

Review journal entries and various studies. (10%)

Provide accounting assistance to personnel and various departments throughout the organization. (5%)

Oversee documentation of internal controls and related Sarbanes Oxley requirements. (5%)

Present results of research and analyses and provide recommendations in written and verbal presentation formats. Use PC based systems and software to compile and prepare reports, graphs, and charts of data developed to include in presentations. (5%)

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business; master of business administration or certified public accountant preferred.

Seven years of related experience, including two years in a senior technical/leadership role.

Superior research and analytical skills with experience in financial and regulatory analyses.

Advanced leadership skills to provide direction and guidance to individuals and/or teams toward the achievement of goals.

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and conduct presentations. Strong project management skills; the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, DB2 and PowerPoint; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications for analysis. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of MidAmerican Energy Company. The management team of MidAmerican Energy Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team

At MidAmerican Energy Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.


JOB INFO

Job Identification 10001257
Job Category Finance
Posting Date 05/15/2024, 08:13 PM
Apply Before 06/12/2024, 08:13 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Salary Range 100,700 - 118,400
Business MidAmerican Energy Company

PI241025770

Salary:

$100.00

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