Senior Accounting Analyst — Charlotte, NC at Duke

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About the Role

The Senior Accounting position within Carolinas Accounting & Reporting supports the Controller's Department by providing accounting, financial analysis, and reporting for Duke Energy. As a fourth-level financial analyst, you will work independently with minimal guidance, serving as a resource for less experienced employees while solving complex problems.

In this role, you will interface with various departments and external stakeholders, such as E&Y, to ensure reporting compliance within GAAP and FERC rules. Your day will involve conducting complex analysis and research on ad-hoc requests to develop reporting and effectively present results for management review and decision-making. You will take ownership of high-priority regulatory matters, including rate cases and compliance with evolving accounting standards, while driving continuous process improvement efforts to streamline regulatory accounting functions.

Hiring Process

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Working Conditions

This position operates under a Hybrid Mobility Classification, meaning work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility. While some overtime is likely, it is intended to be infrequent and align with peak workloads on the quarters and during the year-end close process.

Equal Opportunity

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina

Key Responsibilities

check_circleSolve complex regulatory accounting issues ensuring compliance with GAAP and FERC rules
check_circleManage multiple fast-paced projects including rate cases and data requests
check_circleDrive continuous process improvement efforts across regulatory accounting functions
check_circleCollaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external auditors to address inquiries
check_circleProvide oversight for regulatory deferrals ensuring accurate accounting treatment and timely reporting
check_circleTake ownership of high-priority regulatory matters such as rate cases and compliance
check_circleConduct detailed research and analysis on regulatory and accounting matters
check_circleProvide clear communication with leadership and cross-functional teams on goals and outcomes
check_circleSupport regulatory deferrals, amortizations, and special projects related to reporting assets and liabilities

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
verified3+ years of experience in related field
verifiedExperience with Wdesk, OneStream, PeopleSoft, CAPS Online, and advanced Microsoft Office
verifiedCPA or CPA candidate (desired)
verifiedGraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields (desired)
verifiedExperience in utility or regulatory accounting environment (desired)
verifiedFamiliarity with rate making revenue requirements principles (desired)
verifiedExperience with FERC form preparation and regulatory filings (desired)
verifiedPublic accounting or auditing experience (desired)

Nice to Have

Six or more years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in the related field. CPA or CPA candidate status. Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields. Previous experience in a utility or regulatory accounting environment. Familiarity with rate making revenue requirements principles. Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, including data analytics. Experience with FERC form preparation and other regulatory filings. Public accounting or auditing experience.

Company

Duke Energy Corporation

Industry

Utilities

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Open Roles

Building a smarter, cleaner, more reliable energy future.

Duke Energy Corporation is a Fortune 150 energy holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating within the Utilities industry. As one of the largest energy providers in the United States, the organization delivers electricity to approximately 8.4 million customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, while managing a generation capacity of 54,800 megawatts. Additionally, its natural gas utilities provide service to 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Kentucky. The company is actively pursuing a strategic clean energy transition focused on maintaining reliability, affordability, and accessibility. Duke Energy aims to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas operations by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. Current investments support major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources, including expanded energy storage, renewable energy, natural gas, and nuclear power. Operational support is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Customers are advised to contact emergency services directly at 911 for urgent situations.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Gaap, Ferc, Wdesk, Onestream, Peoplesoft, Caps Online, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline required; Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields preferred.

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Day-to-day, the Senior Accounting Analyst – Regulatory Accounting at Duke Energy Corporation will solve complex regulatory accounting issues ensuring compliance with gaap and ferc rules; manage multiple fast-paced projects including rate cases and data requests; drive continuous process improvement efforts across regulatory accounting functions; and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external auditors to address inquiries.

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To qualify for the Senior Accounting Analyst – Regulatory Accounting at Duke Energy Corporation position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline; 3+ years of experience in related field; Experience with Wdesk, OneStream, PeopleSoft, CAPS Online, and advanced Microsoft Office; CPA or CPA candidate (desired); Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields (desired); and Experience in utility or regulatory accounting environment (desired).

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Senior Accounting Analyst – Regulatory Accounting at Duke Energy Corporation is based in 601, West 6th Street, Fourth Ward, Uptown, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28202, United States. This is a hybrid role.

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Duke Energy Corporation has listed this Senior Accounting Analyst – Regulatory Accounting role as hybrid.

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Senior Accounting Analyst – Regulatory Accounting at Duke Energy Corporation typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline required; and Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields preferred.

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Senior Accounting Analyst – Regulatory Accounting at Duke Energy Corporation is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.

About Duke Energy Corporation

The company is actively pursuing a strategic clean energy transition focused on maintaining reliability, affordability, and accessibility. Duke Energy aims to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas operations by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. Current investments support major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources, including expanded energy storage, renewable energy, natural gas, and nuclear power.

Operational support is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Customers are advised to contact emergency services directly at 911 for urgent situations.

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