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　　Job Summary

　　Location: Detroit, MIThis is a professional position providing accounting and financial support to the DTE Vantage organization. Work involves performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgement, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.

　　Key Accountabilities

　　Prepares and/or reviews journal entries at all levels of complexity, within Company closing schedulePerforms account reconciliations at all levels of complexityMonitors the general ledger and accounting systems that contain the financial records and databasesCompletes monthly closing of books within timeframe to comply with holding company closing requirementsPrepares and fully understands the billing and accounting for various projects as defined in the various project agreementsIdentifies issues and raises to the appropriate levelReviews contracts, ensuring accounting activities are in compliance with GAAPUnderstands and adheres to internal control policies and proceduresPrepares the financial statements in accordance with GAAPPrepares monthly management reports communicating the financial performance of the companies and variances from the budgetPrepares independent audit schedules as requiredParticipates in the development of budgets and projectionsMaintains relationships with other DTE Energy affiliate companiesServes as lead on special projects and may direct the work of othersPerforms all other related duties as assigned

　　Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

　　A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of two years of experience in accounting

　　Other Qualifications

　　Preferred:Certified Public Accountant accreditation a plusIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and basic knowledge of PowerPointExperience with accounting software, SAP experience preferred

　　Other Requirements:Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and effective presentation skillsAbility to efficiently handle competing priorities and tasks, remain organized and meet deadlinesAbility to handle sensitive/confidential informationAbility to establish and maintain confidential and effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and external clients

　　Physical Demands & Working Conditions

　　The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:In order to properly perfo