Analyst I/II - Corporate Finance - Akron General Office Bldg

FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is for an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] This position is responsible for performing technical research of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (US GAAP) and regulated accounting under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts (USofA) as well as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations for a wide array of business topics and projects. The selected individual will collaborate closely with members of the business and peers within the research team to develop an understanding of research topics, analyze and summarize research results and communicate to key stakeholders. The position will also assist in analyzing the impact of potential changes to accounting standards and implement new accounting standards across the organization. The position will report to the Manager, Accounting Research. This position is remote and will be based out of the Akron General Office. The ability to work remotely within the FirstEnergy service territory (OH, WV, MD, PA and NJ) may be available based on business need. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time. Responsibilities include: - Conducting business-specific US GAAP, FERC and SEC research, analyzing data, interpreting results, making recommendations and assisting in implementation activities - Assisting in the exposure draft comment process for potential new accounting standards - Assisting in the training/education, coordination and implementation of new accounting standards - Preparing US GAAP disclosures to be included in SEC filings - Maintaining a broad understanding of US GAAP and the FERC USofA, with a focus on the power and utility industry, and SEC rules and regulations - Taking initiative to solve problems and bring issues to closure - Collaborating openly and honestly as part of a team - Demonstrating a commitment to excellence - Acting with integrity in all aspects of the job - Promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment - Demonstrating a willingness to question established procedures and processes - Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service - Consistently anticipating and delivering results - Proactively working to ensure knowledge is transferred to others - Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety; maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements Qualifications include: - Bachelors degree in Accounting required - Minimum 0-2 years work experience required - Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Experience with SAP preferred but not required - Ability to follow established practices, procedures, and instructions, and produce accurate and timely work product - Flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently on special assignments as directed Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Exempt FirstEnergy Human Resources Team