What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst II position at Madison Gas and Electric?
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
Note: These are in addition to Core Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA progress preferred.
Experience
We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.
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
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
- 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
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
- 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.
We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.