Financial Reporting Accountant III

Financial Reporting Accountant III

The Financial Reporting Accountant III is responsible for aiding in the compilation and review of the Company's quarterly and annual financial information included in its Forms 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K and the quarterly earnings releases that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This role is also responsible for maintaining key internal and external relationships important to the Company's financial reporting process.

What you'll be working on :

• Collaborates with the Director of Financial Reporting and other team members in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and other information included in quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and the SEC, as applicable
• Assists in preparing the Company's quarterly earnings press release, earnings call script, and investor presentations, partnering with Investor Relations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and Business Accounting teams
• Regularly communicates status of assigned responsibilities to Director of Financial Reporting and broader financial reporting team to ensure compliance with prescribed deadlines
• Supports preparation and review of annual employee benefit plan financial statements filed with the Department of Labor (DOL) as well as aid in addressing benefit plan audit requests
• Aids in the preparation of the Company's regulated utilities annual financial statements submitted externally to regulators ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and other regulations, as applicable
• Supports various diligence and compliance related requests as needed, including but not limited to addressing technical accounting related questions and documenting conclusions to those proposed accounting issues.
• Prepares various corporate and intercompany elimination journal entries to support the month-end close process
• Prepares the monthly files for various balance sheet reconciliations for month end close
• Maintains and updates accounting internal control policies and procedures and provide supporting documentation to internal audit regarding compliance with control procedures specific to the financial reporting function
• Serves as a primary point of contact with both external and internal auditors to provide requested documentation and support regarding financial statements and accounting treatment for specific transactions

Additional Responsibilities :

Who you are :

What makes us great : At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What's in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you :

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com