Lead Accounting Analyst, Fuel & Settlements Accounting

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide oversight, review, and approval of approximately 300 fuel settlements per month .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting and finance principles, compliance with regulatory requirements, and process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead financial projects, manage relationships with stakeholders, and support audit and recovery efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting/FinanceFive Plus Years Of ExperienceFundamental Accounting And Finance ConceptsExperience With Financial SystemsAdvanced Microsoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceAudit SupportFinancial GovernanceSOX TestingFuel Settlements OversightFinancial AnalysisProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftOneStreamMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIAMBACFACMA

Industry Keywords

Fuel InventoryFERC Chart Of AccountsFinancial SystemsRegulatory ExperienceInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide oversight, review, and approval of approximately 300 fuel settlements per month
Support Fuel Inventory month-end close, reporting, SOX testing, and audit requests
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and financial governance standards
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements across accounting and reporting activities
Develop and maintain relationships with internal business partners, external auditors, regulatory stakeholders, and managed service provider
Support regulatory recovery efforts, fuel audits, and related compliance activities
Provide leadership and direction in financial areas of specialization
Coordinate daily work activities or review the work of teammates
Lead projects as needed
Report onsite at the assigned Duke Energy facility, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek, after onboarding
Travel 5–15%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Five (5) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial systems and applications, such as PeopleSoft, OneStream, or similar platforms
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred: advanced degree, regulatory experience, FERC chart of accounts familiarity, extensive accounting systems experience, and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
CPA, CIA, MBA, CFA or CMA is strongly encouraged for achieving the Lead Analyst or higher position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance not provided