Staff Accountant - SOX

WPS Resources Corporation, the parent company of WPS Energy Services, Inc. (ESI), has been recognized as one of the Best Managed Companies in America (Forbes, January 9, 2006) and America’s Most Admired Company (Fortune, March 6, 2006) in the energy industry. This recognition has set ESI aside from others to provide competitive energy supply and related services to customers throughout North America. As a Fortune 500 energy company, our in-depth knowledge of the energy industry gives us the capability to partner with customers in developing flexible and innovative solutions for their retail and wholesale energy needs. Our emphasis is on serving aggregated residential and small commercial, large commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers in the United States and Canada. We provide individualized energy supply solutions, structured products, and strategies that allow customers to manage energy needs while capitalizing on opportunities resulting from deregulation. We provide natural gas, power, and alternate fuel products, real-time energy management services, natural gas producer marketing services, energy utilization consulting, and project development and management. We are a growing and diverse energy company that is seeking talented and energetic individuals to help contribute to and share in our success.

We are currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant - SOX to be located at our Green Bay, WI office. This position is responsible for supporting the ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for WPS Energy Services, Inc. (ESI). In this position, you will assist in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over the general ledger and financial reporting for the unregulated businesses. This position will partner with process and sub-process owners in maintaining relevant SOX documentation and flowcharts. You will collaborate with Audit Services on the coordination of periodic testing of internal controls and status of remediation efforts and help maintain a strong internal control structure by being available to consult with process and sub-process owners on new procedures/systems under development or review. You will also act as a liaison with external auditors to facilitate the review and audit of internal controls over key financial processes and IT and work closely with SOX Coordinators on the unregulated and regulated sides of the business to remain up-to-date on regulatory requirements and company policies that may impact internal controls and SOX documentation. Lastly, this position reports to the Assistant Controller, but takes primary direction from the ESI SOX Coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or the equivalent experience. A CPA is preferred and experience with internal controls, GAAP and SEC requirements and concepts, and financial analysis are required. The successful candidate must be adaptable and flexible, have strong analytical and problem solving skills, strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates must apply online at www.wpsr.com to job #2108 by no later than September 26, 2006.

WPS ENERGY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified candidates, including minorities and women, are encouraged to apply.