Accounting Analyst
WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Accounting Analyst in either of our Milwaukee or Green Bay, WI locations.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
The Analyst is a member of the Corporate Accounting team within the Finance department of WEC Energy Group’s (WEC) WEC Business Services business unit. The Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial results, providing actionable insights through variance analysis, and supporting the allocations, budgeting, forecasting and regulatory compliance processes.
The Analyst is part of a job family (Associate Analyst, Analyst, Senior Analyst) and experience will be the determining factor.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in quarterly and annual commission reporting including preparing financial statements, facilitating processes and providing detail to internal and external auditors
- Participate in the development of O&M budgets, evaluate monthly and year-to-date variances between budgeted/forecasted and actual expenditures
- Prepare and enter journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and maintain complex spreadsheets
- Assist with the calculation of allocations and affiliated interest agreement compliance
- Apply knowledge of interrelationships in processes and utilize problem solving skills to recommend improvements to processes
- Work independently, handle multiple responsibilities, and prioritize effectively
- Incumbents will conduct increasingly complex assignments depending on level
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with accepted majors of Accounting, Finance, or closely related
- The Associate Accounting Analyst is an entry level position and internship experience is preferred
- The Accounting Analyst must have a minimum of 18 months relevant experience
- Understand aspects of accounting theory and financial statement classification
- Independent, mature and professional worker and analytical thinker with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve increasingly complex problems
- Ability to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Attention to detail, a strong initiative and results -orientation are critical
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with SAP and SAP BW
- Experience with financial statement preparation, commission data requests and audit experience
- Graduate degree in a business discipline or CPA
- 2+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance Roles
- Regulated industry experience (e.g. utilities)
End Date: 07/07/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $59,510.36
Pay Range Maximum: $118,053.26
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Green Bay, WI, US, 54307-9001
Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee