Senior Accounting Analyst

Duke Energy Corporation

Senior Accounting Analyst responsible for accounting and reporting in gas utilities and infrastructure segment. Collaborating with teams on financial analysis, reporting, and compliance.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Reporting, Accounting Practices, and SEC Compliance, with a strong focus on data analysis and process improvement. Proficient in managing financial schedules and supporting internal controls while fostering collaboration within teams.

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Financial ReportingAccounting PracticesSEC ComplianceData AnalysisProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingCash Flow PreparationJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationImpairment AssessmentData AnalyticsFinancial Applications

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftOneStreamMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor's Degree in AccountingAdvanced Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Utility AccountingRegulatory AccountingSOX DocumentationInternal ControlsPublic Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare GU&I segment reporting including the Financial Reporting Summary (FRS) and support
Work with others to develop explanations of the GU&I results and drivers
Perform accounting and reporting for GU&I segment Equity Method Investments including impairment assessments as needed
Cash flow preparation
Journal entry and account reconciliation preparation and review
Assist with SOX documentation and control updates and monitoring
Primary contact for SEC and other corporate reporting
Coordination of data to support quarterly / annual Investor Relations presentations
Provide review and support to other team members
Assist with data requests from SEC reporting, internal and external auditors and other customers
Prepare schedules used for SEC financials
Prepare and review financial schedules that support internal and external reporting
Provide accounting support as needed for non-routine transactions as well as large strategic initiatives
Understand and maintain proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls and policies
Identify process improvements and assist in implementation to produce efficiencies at all stages of the accounting process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Three (3) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, OneStream, etc.)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point
CPA or working toward CPA (desired)
Advanced degree, preferably in Accounting (desired)
Six (6) years or more of professional work related experience (desired)
Previous experience in utility and regulatory accounting environment (desired)
Effective written and oral communication and collaboration skills (desired)
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, including data analytics (desired)
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adhere to strict deadlines and schedules (desired)
Ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners (desired)
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to efficiently multi-task within tight deadlines (desired)
Public accounting or auditing experience (desired).

Benefits

Comp & perks

friendly work environment
opportunities for growth and development
recognition for your work
competitive pay and benefits