Accounting Analyst

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Accounting Analyst in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position offers a flexible work arrangement (remote/hybrid) with time spent in the Milwaukee office.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with financial/accounting controls
• Perform closing procedures including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Collaborate and assist with the preparation of forecasts and budgets
• Monitor the integrity of the systems and general ledger transactions
• Prepare internal and external financial reports
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, Sarbanes Oxley, and various commission reporting
• Provide back up and rotation of responsibilities
• Analyze large amounts of data and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Utilize various forecasting, reporting, and general ledger software
• Provide communication related to financial statements, data requests, and month-end closing processes
• Proactively improve processes and business solutions
• This position requires working additional hours during certain times of the month

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related business degree is required (May 2026 graduates are eligible to apply)
• Entry-level position where some work experience is preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understand aspects of accounting theory and financial statement classification
• Ability to understand and execute financial controls and perform testing
• Ability to learn new processes and systems
• Document basic processes and procedures in ways easily understood and followed by others
• Ability to communicate with internal and external parties in a clear and timely manner
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and an eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
• Independent, mature, professional team member who is an analytical thinker with an ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve moderately complex problems

Pay

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.

• Pay Range Minimum: $59,510.36
• Pay Range Maximum: $102,655.28