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Job SummaryThe Senior Accounting Analyst, Fuel & Settlements Accounting, is responsible for accounting, reporting, analysis, and regulatory support related to fuel inventory and fuel settlements activities. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for fuel inventory accounting, including coal, fuel oil, and reagents, and provides oversight of accounting activities performed by Duke Energy's managed service provider, EY.
The successful candidate will independently resolve complex accounting issues, respond to inquiries from auditors, regulatory commissions, business partners, and service providers, and support key regulatory recovery processes. This position partners closely with stakeholders across the Controller's organization, Fuels & Systems Optimization, and Electric Rates & Regulatory teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective operational execution. The role also supports annual fuel audits, develops analytical reporting, and delivers insights that inform management decision-making.
This position represents the fourth level within the Financial Analysis career framework. Individuals in this role are expected to solve complex business and accounting challenges, interpret internal and external issues, and recommend solutions that drive business value. The Senior Accounting Analyst routinely leads projects, provides technical guidance to teammates, reviews work products, and operates with a high degree of independence while leveraging deep functional expertise.
Responsibilities- Provide oversight, review, and approval of accounting activities performed by EY, including monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit or data request responses
- Research and provide accounting guidance for complex, non-routine transactions and strategic business initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and financial governance standards.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness across accounting and reporting activities.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal business partners, external auditors, regulatory stakeholders, and managed service provider.
- Support regulatory recovery efforts, fuel audits, and related compliance activities.
Basic / Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or related professional experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Experience with financial systems and applications, such as PeopleSoft, OneStream, or similar platforms.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential or active pursuit of CPA certification.
- Master's degree, preferably in Accounting or a related field.
- Six (6) or more years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
- Experience in utility accounting, fuel accounting, regulatory accounting, or regulated industry environments.
- Public accounting and/or external audit experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities, including experience leveraging data analytics to drive insights.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships and influence outcomes through collaboration and technical expertise.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Additional Preferred Qualifications- Proficient using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft FMIS, Power Plant, etc.) and query tool (Business Objects)
- Master's in Accounting or MBA
- May have professional certification (e.g., CPA
Specific Requirements- Must have 3+ years (6+ desired) of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
- Years of prior equivalent work-related experience in lieu of a degree is N/A unless grandfathered in and requires CFO Staff approval.
Working Conditions- Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
- Office environment.
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Travel Requirements5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. 
