Lead Accountant

Lead Accountant

Company Tucson Electric Power Location Tucson, AZ

About Us UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona. We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service. Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference. We create opportunities for employees to thrive through continual growth, active engagement, and total compensation.

Job Description - Lead Accountant

Are you an experienced Accountant with the ability to lead in a complex and dynamic environment? The utility industry is quickly advancing in a heavily regulated environment. We are looking for someone who adapts quickly to changes and looks forward to learning new processes.

What you will do :

• Responsible for accounting research, analysis, and compliance or consolidation projects.
• Provide technical leadership, training and guidance to less experienced accountants.
• Prepare complex financial statements and perform account reconciliations.
• Participate in month and year end closing activities.
• Ensure financial statement compliance with GAAP, FERC, and SEC requirements.
• Deal with very complex accounting transactions and determines compliance requirements.
• Complete / Review responses to regulatory data requests and reviews rate case adjustments.

What you bring :

Position Description

This position is in the Financial Accounting department and their primary function is to maintain accounting records in accordance with applicable requirements and to prepare financial statements in a complex environment. In addition to the Financial Accounting function, this position may support, as needed, the Controller's Area, which is comprised of Financial Accounting, External Reporting, Accounting Systems, Plant Accounting, Energy Settlements, and Tax. The position requires flexibility in adapting to new environments and job assignments and the ability to quickly learn new processes.

Position-Related Responsibilities

Accountant Lead :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Lead Accountant :

Has responsibility for accounting research, analysis, and compliance or consolidation projects of any size or complexity. Effectively supervises multiple projects to successful completion. Is a technical expert in evaluating accounting issues and is a primary source of advice / guidance; deals with very complex accounting transactions and determines compliance requirements. Leads several complex projects at the same time and assists others on complex projects. Provides technical leadership, training and guidance to less experienced accountants. Exhibits leadership qualities to the entire department. Proactively identifies accounting issues and unusual transactions in assigned areas and ensures team members focus on resolving in a timely manner. Helps team members identify significant items and prioritize workloads, and understand the impact of transactions on internal and external reporting. Ensures team members and upper management are aware of issues. May supervise one or more people.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Rate : Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.