Staff Accountant II

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? In the role of Staff Accountant II working onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin you will be part of the Accounting GPS team. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant II provides support for financial functions including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, fulfilling various external audit requests, and financial reporting and analysis. Month End Responsibilities • Actively participate in month-end closing process by accurately and timely preparing journal entries. • Demonstrate ownership of elevated accounting processes including but not limited to: capitalized project costs, fixed assets, deferred revenue amortization, and intercompany. • Reconcile various general ledger accounts and prepare related supporting schedules. • Analyze and document reconciling items, primarily cash and deferred revenue related.  • Record Cash Clearing and Credit Card Batch related activity to the General Ledger. • Analyze OPEX financial statements and provide in-depth account level analysis for month over month and actual to forecast variances. Projects and Non-Close Responsibilities • Interdepartmental collaboration and financial support. • Communicate with multiple business groups to identify cost saving opportunities. • Assist with various internal and external audit tasks. • Create and maintain written processes and procedure documentation. • Focus on accuracy of work product with a drive towards continuous process improvement. • Collaborate on special projects and driving them to completion. • Maintain Deferred Revenue Amortization Schedules. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements Education • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance Work Experience • 3-5 years of related experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities   • Displayed knowledge of elevated accounting acumen (reconciliations and accruals). • Ability to consistently demonstrate written and verbal communication of analysis, trends, and accounting treatment to management. • Ability to reconcile a wide range of balance sheet accounts. • Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP, FASB. • Goal-oriented and able to meet constant and aggressive deadlines. Preferred Job Requirements Certification / License •  CPA/CMP Certification Work Experience • Experience in SAP or similar ERP • Experience in OneStream Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Experience with Deferred Revenue Recognition • Experience in identifying and understanding intercompany transactions • Experience with AI Automation for month end close processes #LI-BB1 Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”