Accountant

Accountant

Performs as a qualified Accountant following GAAP, public utility regulatory rules and established procedures and instructions to maintain general ledger and all related accounting documents.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

• Performs all accounting requirements related to the maintenance of general ledger accurately and in accordance with schedule or deadline.
• Complies appropriate financial information; examines and varies correctness / appropriateness of source documents as to accuracy / authenticity of accounts and enters / posts to respective ledgers.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, capital projects, revenues and expenses.
• Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports, which summarize current and projected company financial position.
• Reconciles various accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
• Performs bank reconciliations.
• Communicates with internal (e.g. operations personnel) or outside parties (e.g. government offices) as necessary to clarify or resolve matters within the scope of job.
• Provides assistance to internal and external auditors.
• Prepares a variety of reports and documents relating to this activity including recurring and non-recurring reports required by management and / or government / non-government agencies.
• Performs other administrative / clerical tasks as necessary / required.
• Operates a computer terminal or personal computer and appropriate software online to post entries in ledger, maintain data and prepare various accounting / financial reports.
• Performs the usual duties of lower grade accounting personnel in their absence or as required; may be required to assume duties of the Head Accountant in their absence.
• Assists Head Accountant or supervisor-in-charge in a variety of tasks to include training of new employees, coordinating work assignments, etc.

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Qualifications

Job Qualifications :

Required Education and / or Work Experience :

Preferred Education and / or Work Experience :

Supervision :

Under the direction of the Head Accountant and general supervision of the Director, Corporate Accounting may receive assignments from the Financial Analyst. May be assigned duties and responsibilities of the Head Accountant in his / her absence.

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