Business Analyst - Cost Collector -Multiple FE Locations

About the role

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]. FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. The estimated pay range for this role is $59,925- $109,200. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $71,910 - $131,040.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to the FirstEnergy Core Values and Behaviors
• Ensure the accounting compliance of Transmission cost collectors
• Create Transmission project WBS's and work orders in SAP
• Determine correct asset ownership and incorporate in the development of the project accounting
• Determine correct project accounting settlement rules relating to Operating Companies, Voltage, Capital, Removal, O&M of project accounting
• Support the FET forecasting group with project accounting issues, CIAC (make the necessary system entries to ensure accurate posting), and create journal entries as needed
• Support the Transmission Portfolio Development and Program Delivery groups by creating project WBS's and work orders in SAP for projects approved in the Transmission Portfolio
• Ensure that the correct WBS's and work orders are mapped to the appropriate project RPA
• Run master data queries; ensure the integrity of the Master Data in SAP and PowerPlan is accurate; make the necessary modifications as required
• Collaborate with the Transmission Business Services Group
• Support of storm activities

Qualifications

• Two or Four Year degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline is required with a minimum 2 years work experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 4 years of related experience is required.
• Relevant work experience including financial analysis, accounting, and financial reporting required.
• The experience must include a general understanding of the subject matter.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional work experience including financial analysis, accounting, financial reporting
• Utility accounting experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word , Access
• Demonstrated working knowledge of FE specific systems such as SAP , PowerPlan, CREWS, OPPM , Transmission GIS , Toad Data Point , UI Planner is preferred
• Utility accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of FERC accounting is preferred