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Constellation Staff Accountant in DE PERE, Wisconsin
COMPANY OVERVIEW
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $72,900 to $81,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
RETAIL ACCOUNTING TEAM VISION
The Constellation Retail Accounting Team functions as a cohesive, collaborative, and aligned team; sharing common processes and practices in order to foster effective business partnership across the Constellation organization by providing value added services and ensuring we are effective in our compliance role.
We empower ourselves to achieve our goals and individual career aspirations and strive to create a culture that enhances job satisfaction through career development opportunities, recognition of achievements, inclusion, and flexibility that allows for comfortable work and life balance.
We continuously challenge existing processes and practices, and leverage technology to achieve best-in-class performance and deliverables to be adaptable to changes and growth in the business. We build breadth and depth of knowledge and experiences through thoughtful and methodical assignment and rotation of responsibilities to ensure a solid base of accounting professionals who can provide value added analysis and insights to the business.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Staff Accountant role supporting the Constellation retail business, is primarily accounting and compliance related support. This role supports the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely to support Constellation’s quarterly SEC filings and internal reporting to senior business leaders. Additional compliance related activities include account reconciliations, variance analysis, performance of key financial controls in compliance with SOX, and support of internal and external audits.
Given the data intensive nature of the transactions associated with servicing millions of customers, a key aspect of the role is analysis of data to provide assurance as to the completeness and accuracy of the financial statements, while partnering with Operational colleagues to ensure a seamless experience for the customer. Supporting this continuously evolving industry also provides opportunities for the Staff Accountant to participate in special projects in support of department and business goals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.
Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.
Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP&A.
Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.
Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
At least 2 years of related experience
Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance
Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues
Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency
Effective teambuilding and leaderships skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity
Exude a high degree of professionalism and treats others with respect
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
CPA
Public accounting experience
Regulatory/utility/FERC/SEC reporting or energy industry experience
Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.