Accounting Analyst -NorthStar Clean Energy

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit www.northstarcleanenergy.com.

This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.   

The Accounting Analyst oversees provision of general/sub ledgers, records, and financial reports, the preparation and analysis of different accounts, and the performance of general accounting functions. They will assist in maintaining accounting compliance by conducting research; reviewing data and assist with the preparing of GAAP and management  reporting by analyzing and providing information. Identifies and resolves variances between the company's system of record and subledger. The Accounting Analyst analyzes expenditures to validate appropriateness of charges. They will work closely with other teams, including Shared Service, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Operations, Risk, IT, Internal Controls external auditors and others as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assists in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and management reports
• Maintains and Tests internal controls, performs Budgeting and forecasting, Maintains Master Data, and Performs Revenue and Cost Accounting
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
• 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.
• Prepares ad hoc reporting as needed to support research, studies, surveys and other ad hoc request
• Processes transactions to manage the lease process, overhead allocations and other accounting transactions
• Provides accounting guidance utilizing general accepted accounting principles(GAAP) and regulatory resources to direct proper charging of expenditures
• Records monthly and non-recurring general ledger entries
• Reviews accounts for proper set up and analyzes expenditures to validate the appropriateness of charging.
• Reviews general ledger (G/L) to ensure all activity is properly recorded and general account analysis and reconciliations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting software (i.e., SAP)
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles 
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.   

Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline required
• 2+ years Experience in accounting; working with general ledgers and financial reports required

Why should you join our team?

At NorthStar Clean Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at NorthStar Clean Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.