Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for business unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)

Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and / or designated functions within business unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)

Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP&A. (20%)

Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)

Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB / GAAP. (10%)

Job Scope

Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process. Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Proactively notify principal, manager or director of any accounting / reporting issues or concerns. Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities. May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level. Work under minimal supervision. Position, at times, may require overtime, weekend work and limited travel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

2-4 years of related experience

Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB / GAAP and SOX compliance

Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues

Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency

Demonstrated project management skills

Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity

Exude a high degree of professionalism and treats others with respect

Preferred Qualifications

MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Public Accounting expertise

Regulatory / utility / FERC / SEC reporting or energy industry experience

Requirements

The ideal staff accountant will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Other requirements for the staff accountant role include and are not limited to :

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
• CPA preferred
• Regulatory / utility / FERC / SEC reporting experience a must
• Energy industry a big plus
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills