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FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,600 megawatts.

This position is responsible for performing technical research of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (US GAAP) and regulated accounting under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts (USofA) as well as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations for a wide array of business topics and projects. The selected individual will collaborate closely with members of the business and peers within the research team to develop an understanding of research topics, analyze and summarize research results and communicate to key stakeholders. The position will also assist in analyzing the impact of potential changes to accounting standards and implement new accounting standards across the organization.

The position will report to the Manager, Accounting Research.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting business-specific US GAAP, FERC and SEC research, analyzing data, interpreting results, making recommendations and assisting in implementation activities

• Assisting in the exposure draft comment process for potential new accounting standards

• Assisting in the training/education, coordination and implementation of new accounting standards

• Preparing US GAAP disclosures to be included in SEC filings

• Maintaining a broad understanding of US GAAP and the FERC USofA, with a focus on the power and utility industry, and SEC rules and regulations

• Taking initiative to solve problems and bring issues to closure

• Collaborating openly and honestly as part of a team

• Demonstrating a commitment to excellence

• Acting with integrity in all aspects of the job

• Promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment

• Demonstrating a willingness to question established procedures and processes

• Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service

• Consistently anticipating and delivering results

• Proactively working to ensure knowledge is transferred to others

• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety; maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements

Qualifications include :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• Minimum 0-2 years’ work experience required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Co Pilot

• Experience with SAP preferred but not required

• Ability to follow established practices, procedures, and instructions, and produce accurate and timely work product

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently on special assignments as directed

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team