Madison Gas and Electric

Accounting Analyst II

Madison Gas and Electric  •  Madison, WI (Hybrid)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Position Purpose

Performs complex accounting activities and financial analysis to support accurate reporting and compliance. This role independently manages critical processes, identifies issues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives while supporting audit and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Note: This is not an all-inclusive listing

  • Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Investigate and correct accounting errors and inconsistencies
  • Analyze financial data and prepare variance explanations
  • Support internal and external audits and compliance efforts
  • Identify and implement improvements across end-to-end processes

Behavioral Competencies

Note: These are in addition to Core Competencies

  • Problem Solving – Identifies root causes and develops proposed solutions
  • Analytical Thinking – Interprets financial data and trends
  • Independence – Operates with minimal supervision
  • Collaboration – Works across teams to resolve issues
  • Communication – Clearly presents financial insights

Skills

  • Accounting & GAAP Application – Applies accounting principles to complex transactions – Proficient
  • Advanced Excel & Reporting – Uses advanced tools for financial analysis – Proficient
  • ERP & Financial Systems – Leverages systems for reporting and analysis – Proficient
  • Controls & Compliance – Applies and adapts internal control processes – Proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA progress preferred.

Experience

  • 3–5 years accounting or auditing experience
  • Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations

Work Location

  • This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.

Madison Gas and Electric

About Madison Gas and Electric

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is a regulated natural gas and electric utility headquartered in Madison, Wis, the state capital and home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. MGE is the primary asset of MGE Energy (Nasdaq: MGEE), an investor-owned public utility holding company. MGE’s roots in the community date back to 1855.

Madison Gas and Electric generates and distributes electricity to 167,000 customers in Dane County, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 178,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties.

As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Year Founded
1896
Website
mge.com
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