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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Registry Ally
EST U.S. hours

JOB DETAILS

  • Remote Position but must be able to work EST
  • 6 Month Contract with potential to Hire on staff and work hybrid
  • Equipment to be provided
  • Competitive Salary
  • Weekly Pay
  • Public Utility Company

 

JOB SUMMARY

The client is looking for a senior accountant with 3-5+ years of experience. This role is a general ledger accountant who will be responsible for the month-end close task (journal entries, reconciliations, etc.). Previous GL accountant experience in the industry would be a plus but not required. The position is in the Utility accounting department both for regulated and non-regulated subsidiaries

The role is open due to a promotion and capacity constraints as they’re approaching their first month-end close in Workday

This is a remote position. It will be a 6-month contract with the potential to hire. If converted to FTE the candidate must be willing to work a hybrid work arrangement.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Month end close (journal entries, reconciliations, etc.) for the regulated utility companies
  • Prepare financial statements and footnotes for SEC filings
  • Independently plan and execute assigned tasks that support routine activities and project goals with minimal supervision
  • Proactively suggest and help select appropriate methods and techniques in performing task
  • Collaborate with supervisory personnel to develop routine methods and demonstrate deep level of understanding project goals and methods
  • Recommend alternatives, identify new methods and techniques and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems
  • Participate in group meetings. Present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work
  • Demonstrate ability to be viewed as a subject matter resource. Proactively provide technical accounting guidance to other departments to ensure appropriate recording of transactions.
  • (May) Review staff accountant work products
  • Independently ensure issues are driven to resolution in a timely fashion
  • Provide support for regulatory filings and rate cases as needed

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 3 years of related experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • CPA Preferred
  • Knowledgeable with regulated utilities
  • Preferably with experience at a public company (preferably mid-sized)
  • Diversified experience in the monthly close process with the ability to handle prepaids, accruals, deferrals, reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP
  • Knowledge of SOX Controls
  • Strong MS Excel skills
  • Working knowledge of Workday software a plus

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