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JOB DESCRIPTION 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 an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00] This position is responsible for maintaining the company's books and records in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Uniform System of Accounts. The positions are within the Regulatory Accounting & Reporting department which is a central department for all FERC reporting and accounting. This position will report to the Director, Regulatory Accounting & Reporting. This position is considered remote and can be based anywhere within the FirstEnergy service territory (Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey). Responsibilities include: * Coordination of the SAP processing of FERC accounting derivation and trial balance creation * Leading the preparation of all quarterly and annual FERC reporting, including filing of the documents through our Workiva system (similar to Financial Reporting filing SEC documents) * Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements for each state and federal jurisdiction * Conducting FERC accounting and reporting research with respect to hot topics, industry comparisons and new and complex company transactions and making recommendations (similar to Accounting Research on GAAP) * Supporting state/federal regulatory strategies in conjunction with leadership, including rate case filings and data requests * Interfacing with the various internal and external stakeholders, primarily Rates and Legal, and internal and external auditors. * Coordinating tests and reviews associated with internal and external audits and analyzing results to develop and implement corrective actions, as needed. * Recommending and implementing solutions to improve work processes, and promoting efficient and effective operations * Subject matter expert for the FERC Uniform System of Accounting responsible for providing guidance and education across organization * Demonstrate influence, collaboration, and ownership by leading others in solving highly complex challenges Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required. * Minimum 10 years relevant work experience required. Relevant work experience will include financial acumen, understanding of SAP and FERC uniform system of accounts, reporting & research experience. * Experience and proficiency with SAP and FERC accounting required. * Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). * Demonstrating a questioning attitude while maintaining a commitment to the overall success of the team. * Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization and lead projects. * Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues in a clear and concise manner. * Desire to learn, grow and work across FirstEnergy to deliver quality results within established deadlines. * Superior analytic abilities Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQ1NTg5LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20