Senior Accounting Analyst – Fuel & Settlements Accounting

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Job Summary The Senior Accounting Analyst, Fuel & Settlements Accounting, is responsible for accounting, reporting, analysis, and regulatory support related to fuel inventory and fuel settlements activities. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for fuel inventory accounting, including coal, fuel oil, and reagents, and provides oversight of accounting activities performed by Duke Energy’s managed service provider, EY.The successful candidate will independently resolve complex accounting issues, respond to inquiries from auditors, regulatory commissions, business partners, and service providers, and support key regulatory recovery processes.

This position partners closely with stakeholders across the Controller’s organization, Fuels & Systems Optimization, and Electric Rates & Regulatory teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective operational execution. The role also supports annual fuel audits, develops analytical reporting, and delivers insights that inform management decision-making.

This position represents the fourth level within the Financial Analysis career framework. Individuals in this role are expected to solve complex business and accounting challenges, interpret internal and external issues, and recommend solutions that drive business value. The Senior Accounting Analyst routinely leads projects, provides technical guidance to teammates, reviews work products, and operates with a high degree of independence while leveraging deep functional expertise.

Responsibilities Provide oversight, review, and approval of accounting activities performed by EY, including monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit or data request responses

Research and provide accounting guidance for complex, non-routine transactions and strategic business initiatives.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and financial governance standards.

Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness across accounting and reporting activities.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal business partners, external auditors, regulatory stakeholders, and managed service provider.

Support regulatory recovery efforts, fuel audits, and related compliance activities.

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Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or related professional experience.

Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles, practices, and procedures.

Experience with financial systems and applications, such as People Soft, One Stream, or similar platforms.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential or active pursuit of CPA certification.

Master’s degree, preferably in Accounting or a related field.

Six (6) or more years of relevant accounting or finance experience.

Experience in utility accounting, fuel accounting, regulatory accounting,…