Accounting Consultant OR Principal Technical Accounting Consultant

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A   position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Accounting Consultant OR Principal Technical Accounting Consultant Position Summary Makes recommendations to management on the optimal accounting treatment for new and complex transactions. Leads implementations of new accounting standards, performing research and developing and executing plans with the impacted business areas. Ensures adherence to accounting standards, as well as Company accounting and financial policies. Drives compliance with SEC, IRS and FERC regulations. Possesses broad understanding of technical accounting and financial principles, including the accounting for rate regulated operations and income taxes. Assists in contractual and regulatory negotiations, including clarification of accounting and financial reporting consequences. Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Builds and maintains relationships across the Company’s various business areas. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments.

Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis. Conducts research and develops strategies. Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings. Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department. Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results. Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements. Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required to business areas and executive management Accounting Consultant Minimum Requirements (Min $84,900 | Max $120,567) Bachelor's degree in Accounting required Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general financial accounting and reporting or tax experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 6-year minimum. In depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory or tax rules and principles. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios. Experience with project roles essential. Principal Technical Accounting Consultant Minimum Requirements (Min $97,600 | Max $138,600) Bachelor's degree in Accounting required Minimum 8 years of general financial/accounting and reporting experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 8-year minimum. In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules. Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios. Experience with leadership and project management. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big,