Finance & Compliance Analyst

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC.  

JOB DESCRIPTION             

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of remote work and in-office reporting), with the coordination and approval of the appropriate supervisor.  The position is located in and will report out of Columbus, OH.

Position Title:    Finance & Compliance Analyst

Reports To:    Accounting Manager (primary) and Senior Financial Reporting Analyst (secondary)    

FLSA Status:        Exempt

Basic Functions: The Finance & Compliance Analyst is expected to complete a variety of financial operations assignments that include the following:

1.    Vendor Maintenance or Accounts Payable Support – Confirm vendor contact and bank information and maintain vendor records in our Oracle ERP system, or serve as backup to the Accounts Payable Manager for processing and paying vendor invoices.

2.    Sales/Use Tax Administration – Maintain compliance with sales and use tax laws and company policies by working with vendors, purchasers and accounting management to determine whether purchases are taxable or tax-exempt.

3.    Credit Card Administration – Administer the company’s corporate credit card program, including activation/deactivation of cards, online account maintenance, and assisting employees with questions regarding the program.

4.    Grant Compliance – Conduct accounting research and tracking of expenses to ensure the company complies with requirements for receiving government grant funding.

5.    Transmission Accounting – Prepare journal entries and financial statements, as well as the associated analysis and balance sheet reconciliations for our AMP Transmission business.

6.    Revenue Analysis – Track revenue received from member communities vs. non-members for federal income tax compliance.

Essential Functions:

1.    Willingness to learn, grow, and develop to become a subject matter expert.  Assist with internal consultation on the best practices to obtain, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data utilized in the preparation of financial statements.  Works with internal and external sources to assure proper understanding and reporting of financial data. Understands and participates in the development of internal controls.

2.    Communication - Effectively communicate insights for understanding of issues, possible solutions, and the risks and rewards of a particular decision.  Uses collaboration and influence across organizational boundaries to remove barriers to success. 

3.    Customer Focus - Dedicated to exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Always keeps the customer first. Values consistency and transparency, models commitment, accountability, and positive energy to produce high-quality results.

4.    Adaptability - Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; identifies the benefits of change; speaks positively about the change to others.  

5.    Analysis and Problem-Solving - Identifies problems; involves others in seeking solutions; demonstrates strong abilities to evaluate relevant information; conducts appropriate analyses and interprets the outputs to assess performance and influence business decisions; searches for best solutions; and responds quickly to new challenges.

6.    Continuous Improvement - Ability to evaluate a business situation and generate ideas for solutions; analyzes the potential effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions.

7.    Dealing with Ambiguity - Ability to remain positive in new or complex situations; manages change effectively; moves between tasks without having to finish each one; considers the best alternatives when all the information is not readily available; is comfortable with risk and uncertainty.  

8.    Initiating Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

9.    Leverage System Capabilities - Understands and navigates financial systems to extract relevant information; assesses and monitors technology risks and associated issues with automated vs. manual business processes; determines the sufficiency of existing technology and drives new technology initiatives to meet business requirements and add value to the financial operations of the company.

10.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or comparable field from an accredited university is required, and 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience preferred. General knowledge of energy industry desired. 

2.    Proficiency with Oracle E-Business Suite and Microsoft Excel is preferred.

3.    Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

4.    General knowledge of the energy industry is desired.

5.    Understands the role of accounting in the organization and its impact on the overall financial operation, including its application to reporting, analysis, and decision making.