Accounting Analyst -NorthStar Clean Energy

Overview

Prepare financial reports, perform reconciliations, and support accounting compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• account reconciliation
• month-end close
• financial reporting
• budget forecasting
• general ledger
• gaap guidance

Tasks

-Reviews accounts for proper set up and analyzes expenditures to validate the appropriateness of charging. -Records monthly and non-recurring general ledger entries -Maintains and Tests internal controls, performs Budgeting and forecasting, Maintains Master Data, and Performs Revenue and Cost Accounting -Performs account reconciliations and Balance Sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts; contributes to the financial reporting process through preparation of schedules supporting disclosures. -Performs the processing of month end close to ensure accurate financial records and timely preparation of the financial statements. -Reviews general ledger (G/L) to ensure all activity is properly recorded and general account analysis and reconciliations. -Provides accounting guidance utilizing general accepted accounting principles(GAAP) and regulatory resources to direct proper charging of expenditures -Processes transactions to manage the lease process, overhead allocations and other accounting transactions -Assists in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and management reports -Prepares ad hoc reporting as needed to support research, studies, surveys and other ad hoc request

Requirements

• bachelor's
• sap
• 2+ years
• microsoft office
• analytical
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline required -Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles -Knowledge and understanding of accounting software (i.e., SAP) -2+ years Experience in accounting; working with general ledgers and financial reports required -Ability to obtain and use large data sets to analyze and solve problems -Able to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while adhering to deadlines -Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs -Strong analytical skills and problem solving.

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Benefits

-Paid parental leave -Paid time off -401k with company match -Medical, Dental and Vision -Up to 13 paid Holidays -Educational Assistance Program -Competitive compensation packages

About Northstar Clean Energy

-As a wholly owned subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), it taps significant capital to build large-scale projects on time and budget. -Its operational portfolio includes solar farms in MI, WI, OH, wind in TX/OH, natural gas/co‑gen in MI, and biomass in MI/NC. -The company supports corporate off‑takers with tailored deals. -A development pipeline of over 1 GW keeps NorthStar expanding its reach into renewables and decarbonization. -Projects are often financed via major lenders (e.g., national banks).

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