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Tennessee Valley Authority · 11 hours ago

External Report Analyst II

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Tennessee Valley Authority is a government agency that provides electricity for business customers and local power companies. They are seeking an External Report Analyst II responsible for compiling and analyzing information for external reports to various government entities including the SEC and Congress.

Electrical DistributionEnergyGovernment

Responsibilities

As an accounting professional with a defined area of expertise, performs accounting assignments in other areas of accounting in order to continue professional growth and diversity

Provides detailed analytical input, develops methodology, applies controls and analyzes results of the accounting and financial reporting cycles

Exercises autonomy in consulting with and advising accounting and/or financial management regarding accounting controls. Regularly exercises professional judgment by providing the interpretation and application of accounting guidance and the impact on TVA’s results of operations and financial performance

Identifies risk, assesses the implications and identifies control objectives to mitigate TVA’s exposure. Provides consultation with only minimal supervisory input with regard to defined area of accounting expertise and operates independently with option to consult supervisor or senior accounting analysts in other areas of accounting

Independently develops control objectives, applies accounting theory and industry standards to complex problems for management decision making

Participates on teams in all areas and often serves as team lead

Qualification

AccountingSEC reportingFASB standardsFinancial analysisCPA licenseComputer skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree is required

Field of study in accounting or finance is preferred

A Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, with related education, training & experience will be considered

An advanced degree in accounting, finance or business administration is desirable

Two years of experience in accounting with at least two years specific work experience in the application of SEC, FASB, and other relevant standards for accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and disclosures

Continued professional development necessary to obtain professional accounting certifications will be expected

Requires current knowledge of SEC, FASB and other relevant accounting rules, financial reporting, internal controls and disclosure

Must have working knowledge of general business, financial systems and controls, computer skills, and financial analysis techniques

Must be proficient in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, data analysis, and graphics necessary to prepare accounting justifications, presentations, and proposals

Requires good communication and teamwork skills and a progressive work history indicating an ability and desire to perform at a higher level

Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions