- Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401, United States of America
- Denver, Colorado, 80205
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.
This opportunity is for the November 2026 Career Accelerator Cohort and is posted as a hierarchy at the Financial Analyst II or Senior Financial Analyst level. Successful candidates will be hired at the level commensurate with their skills and experience.
Position Summary This program helps participants strengthen four key competencies and enhance their professional skills by completing four six-month rotations in Accounting, Finance, Operations or Regulatory departments within the CFO organization.
Essential Responsibilities - Collect and analyze financial data to perform some or all of the following accounting or finance processes: budget development, variance reporting, preparation of internal and external reporting packages, participate in and support accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close cycles, reconcile assigned accounts, prepare accounting ledger entries, settle inter-company receivables and payables, and prepare property valuation.
- Provide financial analysis and support to management for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five-year forecasting.
- Document key processes of areas assigned to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing solutions.
- Assist and/or prepare rate case information as required to support submission. Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules.
- Participate in and support special projects as assigned.
- May provide work direction and training to other analysts.
Accounting/Financial Analyst II Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in general financial accounting or analysis.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP principles, skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service, and relationship building desired.
Senior Accounting/Financial Analyst Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or a combination of equivalent educa