Accountant - Corporate Finance

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.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. [SC00]. This position will support Property Accounting activities for all First Energy subsidiaries. The position is located at the FE Headquarters and reports to Manager, Property Accounting.

A Property Accountant supports the property-related accounting activities for all subsidiaries, helping ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth month‑end close processes. This role involves managing transactions and data in systems like Power Plant and SAP and working closely with the business to provide accurate and timely data to support the rate making process.

• Run processes for multiple companies in Powerplant to complete month-end closing and day-to-day monitoring.
• Prepare manual SAP journals as needed.
• Complete unitizations of vehicles, land, and other corporate property, as needed.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations for construction work in process (CWIP) and make necessary corrections in Power Plant or SAP.
• Prepare support for FERC Form 1 (Annual) and Form 3Q (Quarterly) pages, including Plant In‑Service balances, Transmission Line data, R&D data, and others as necessary.
• Rates support – provide monthly, quarterly, and/or annual data for New Jersey and Ohio, or others as necessary.
• Prepare standard reports for legal, treasury, and accounting as necessary on a quarterly/annual basis.
• Provide a high level of customer service, continuous support, and proactive involvement.
• Actively seek process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required.
• Minimum 3 years professional work experience required.
• Exposure to US GAAP and FERC reporting requirements preferred.
• SAP and Powerplant experience preferred, but not required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate a questing attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen relationships.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation, company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement.

We are committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Safety is a core value. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties safely and meet world-class safety standards.

Exempt

First Energy Human Resources