Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Senior Financial Analyst position is responsible for supporting ongoing treasury operations and risk and tax management, coordinating with third parties as required.
Location: Hybrid, Southside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze the company’s daily cash position to cover cash commitments, coordinate and optimize short-term borrowing or investments or assist in the execution of the daily cash management duties.
- Lead and assist with Treasury projects, and initiatives.
- Adhere to month-end cut-off schedules for reconciliations of all cash-related accounts, all month-end processes, and all related journal entries.
- Assist in executing letters of credit, performance and bid bonds, insurance certificates and similar instruments.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on the cash position.
- Monitor and perform cash management and risk management activities to ensure compliance with internal controls, company policy, and regulation, such as that required by the National Automated Clearing House Association.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze bank fees, including credit card and cash management expenses.
- Maintain positive banking relationships with depository banks.
- Manage the tax program, including a comprehensive calendar outlining filing dates and schedules, coordination with third parties (as required), and driving accurate and timely tax submissions for sales and use, property, gross receipts, franchise, income and other tax types in various jurisdictions.
- Support and administer the insurance program required within the company’s risk mitigation function, and coordinating with third party broker for annual billing, renewals, and other support.
- Support accounting, payroll, tax, financial planning, internal and external auditors, and other functions as they relate to treasury transactions, insurance programming and tax requirements.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
- In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a commensurate combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Three (3) or more years’ experience in a financial or accounting position with an emphasis on utility/telecommunications industry or public accounting.
- Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CGMA) is preferred.
Skills/Abilities Utilized In This Role Include
- Sound accounting working knowledge.
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding oral and written communication and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management and employees, as well as external customers.
- Ability to work independently while keeping key constituents and stakeholders informed and appropriately involved.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Must be highly regarded for integrity, flexibility, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with NetSuite preferred.
Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DQE’s core values:
- Energized to shape the future;
- Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;
- Collaborative in approaching all challenges;
- Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others;
- Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.
Scope
Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs, and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one’s own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature, requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently most of the time. Draws on experts and managers when needed.
Decision Impact
The problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.
Physical Requirements
- Normal office environment.
- May spend long periods sitting.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
- Occasional travel within driving distance.
Hybrid Work
Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.
Data Governance
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities, and partner with IT (Information Technology) on underlying data needs.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation.
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