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