Accountant - Financial Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day technical execution of defined activities to support the delivery of Financial Reporting initiatives required to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and innovative objectives
• Prepare portions of regulatory filings such as SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and FERC Forms 1 and 3Q as well as other monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
• Assist with the preparation of the cash flow statement
• Participate in monthly closing processes through review of reports and financial statements
• Work with the Financial System Support team to ensure the financial reporting system/structure appropriately responds to changing accounting or reporting requirements
• Support Financial Reporting Management with the development and implementation of appropriate metrics to manage business risks and improve decision making
• Participate in the analysis of historical data and identify trends to increase accountability and improve decision making for Financial Reporting
• Contribute to the development of reports to effectively communicate insights that can impact Finance and the broader organization
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance Financial Reporting service delivery and processes
• Identify areas to automate routine manual tasks and leverage resources and tools for continuous quality improvement of Financial Reporting’s deliverables
• Stay up to date with all department software (e.g., Workiva) with a continued focus on utilizing tools to improve accuracy and efficiency of Financial Reporting
• Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations
• Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, sense of belonging, customer service, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• Experience with Utility Accounting, Finance, and Financial Systems/SAP preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and Internal Control processes
• Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and requests concurrently
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a tight deadline driven environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that are efficient and effective
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Ability to exercise judgment with little direction/guidance but also knows when to escalate to Financial Reporting Management
• Proven ability to function effectively individually or within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respectful and collegial manner