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FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, 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 regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Unitization Analyst supports the accurate financial reporting of capital projects by analyzing and allocating costs to appropriate retirement units and FERC accounts. This role plays a key part in backlog reduction efforts, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate accounting standards.

The position partners with cross-functional teams to resolve data gaps, improve unitization processes, and ensure alignment between physical assets and financial records.

Responsibilities

• Perform unitization of capital work orders across Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects
• Analyze as-built documentation and project data to assign costs to appropriate retirement units and FERC accounts
• Ensure accurate and timely capitalization in alignment with FERC and internal accounting policies
• Review and resolve work order issues that prevent unitization, including missing or incomplete data
• Support backlog reduction initiatives through detailed analysis and problem-solving
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to obtain necessary documentation and clarify project scope
• Identify process improvement opportunities, including automation and standardization efforts
• Utilize SAP, PowerPlan, and related systems to complete cost allocation and reporting activities
• Maintain clear documentation to support audit and SOX control requirements
• Support continuous improvement of unitization procedures and job aids

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, PowerPlan, or utility work management systems
• Knowledge of utility accounting and FERC Uniform System of Accounts
• Experience with capital project accounting or fixed assets
• Familiarity with process improvement or data analysis techniques

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Accountability and ownership mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and financial accuracy for utility operations. The role supports career progression through increasing levels of responsibility, including complex analysis, process ownership, and mentoring newer team members.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, on-site role based in Akron, OH
• Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Accounting
• Primarily office-based work with a high volume of data analysis and system interaction

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 

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