Accountant/Sr Accountant

Job Description

The accountant prepares financial and business-related accounting and analyses in such areas as revenue and expense, depreciation and investment. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of accounting policies and procedures: providing general ledger support through the completion of journal entries, reconciliations and preparing supporting documentation. Completes or provides input related to data request, regulatory files, reports and studies.

Responsibilities

Complete journal entries, reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Maintain general ledger detail and complete monthly reconciliation of assigned activities.

Present results of research and analyses and provide recommendations in written and verbal presentation formats.

Use personal computer-based systems and software to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of data developed to include in presentations.

Compile and prepare information for regulatory filings and reporting.

Participate in special projects and assist with developing appropriate financial models as necessary.

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Maintain an updated written version of current job procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Zero to two years related accounting work experience.

Four+ years related accounting work experience.

Accounting/finance skills to apply accounting principles to the recording of financial data and preparation of reports.

Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis.

Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and conduct presentations. Leadership abilities, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Effective project management skills; the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

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.

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.