Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is a large U.S. energy company operating electric utilities that serve 8.4 million customers and maintaining 54,800 megawatts of total energy capacity. Its business also includes natural gas distribution for 1.7 million customers. The company is investing in grid modernization and a broader clean energy portfolio spanning renewables, energy storage, and nuclear power, alongside goals to reach net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

Financial Analyst I, Power Grid Operations – Duke Energy

Support Duke Energy’s Midwest power grid operations with budgeting, accounting, reporting, and variance analysis. This full-time hybrid position is based in Cincinnati or Plainfield.

Description

  • Deliver financial, accounting, and business management analysis for management and customers
  • Build budgets for assigned functions
  • Track and report O&M and capital budget variances, including year-end forecasts
  • Support regional reporting and clarify business results and variance drivers
  • Review statistical data to detect errors and assess its accuracy
  • Prepare, verify, and post journal entries and accruals when required
  • Complete account reconciliations
  • Coordinate with the zone on financial policies and procedures
  • Partner with fellow analysts to streamline processes and improve efficiency
  • Support cost-reimbursable expenditures for construction, solar, and highway/DOT projects
  • Review cost-pool allocations and O&M versus capital classifications for policy compliance and reasonableness
  • Build knowledge of work management systems and accounting mappings for work orders
  • Create financial schedules for monthly and quarterly Corporate Accounting requests
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors
  • Help update SOX documentation and perform management testing
  • Stay current on accounting policies and their financial impacts
  • Respond to customer needs and manage issues through resolution

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Financial Analyst I requires at least one year of progressively varied or complex related experience beyond the degree
  • Financial Analyst II requires at least two years of progressively varied or complex related experience beyond the degree
  • Working knowledge of fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Experience with financial systems such as PeopleSoft, HFM, PowerPlan, and/or WebI
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Residence within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, no more than 50 miles each way
  • Eligibility to work lawfully in the U.S. without current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship
  • Ability to travel 5%–15% of the time
  • Availability for Monday through Friday, five eight-hour shifts
  • Overtime may be needed during closing, budgeting, and process rollout periods

Benefits

  • Friendly workplace environment
  • Growth and professional development opportunities
  • Recognition for contributions
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Relocation assistance where applicable; not offered for this role

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