Accountant II

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant II to join our team in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting business planning, decision-making, and regulatory processes while driving process improvements and providing leadership to less experienced team members.

Responsibilities :

• Build strong partnerships with management teams to support planning, decision-making, and business objectives.
• Prepare and review complex reporting materials, including presentations, data updates, and month-end manual accruals.
• Assist with regulatory filings, such as rate cases and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Develop and oversee operational budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial targets.
• Conduct detailed analyses of financial results, identifying variances and providing explanations to relevant departments.
• Regularly engage with business partners to strengthen relationships and implement process improvements.
• Monitor capital projects and adjust forecasts to align with construction plans and corporate targets.
• Lead efforts to quantify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Supervise less experienced team members, providing guidance and support in financial analysis and reporting.
• Perform day-to-day accounting and budgeting tasks, including journal entries, expense coding, and project setup.
• Proven experience in regulatory accounting, with a solid understanding of rate cases and filings.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and propose actionable solutions.
• Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with Apptio or comparable financial management tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Expertise in accounting functions, including journal entries, expense reporting, and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems and financial software applications.