Financial Reporting Analyst

First Energy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity This is an open position within First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. The reporting location for this onsite position is First Energy Headquarters, located at 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320. The Financial Reporting Analyst will work within the financial reporting team and with various other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the organization.  

The financial reporting team is responsible for internal financial reporting, subsidiary reporting, SEC reporting and other regulatory reporting. The financial reporting team is a valued business partner providing information, analysis and advice to ad hoc initiatives.

The position reports to the Manager, Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities include:

Participating in the preparation and distribution of monthly internal financial statements

Participating in preparation and analysis of cash flow statements for First Energy and its subsidiary SEC registrants

Participating in the preparation, documentation and analysis of the Company's periodic SEC and regulatory reporting and disclosures

Providing support and assistance to external auditors

Assisting with the development of written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process

Assisting with development and maintenance of the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting

Participating in evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and financial reporting requirements

Providing financial analysis to management for various ad hoc projects

Interfacing with and support various departments within the organization (legal, investor relations, treasury, etc.)Participating in various educational opportunities and attend various conferences to maintain knowledge of financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Advanced degree or CPA preferred.

Minimum 4-7 years relevant work experience. Relevant work experience will include experience within public accounting or financial reporting in a corporate setting.

Strong technical US GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
SAP knowledge preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At First Energy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

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