Accountant-Financial Reporting, Sr.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for quarterly and annual reporting to investors, the FERC, partners and lenders including preparation of financial statements (including balance sheet, P&L, equity and cash flow statements), footnote disclosures and MD&A.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual GAAP reporting to investors, partners and lenders, including preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures and MD&A.
• Assist with FERC regulatory annual and quarterly reporting (Form 2/3Q and Form 6/6Q).
• Act as key coordinator across all business units to ensure timely and accurate flow of information.
• Proactively identify and implement internal process improvements in order to optimize efficiencies, improve the quality of analysis, and develop new reports for Senior Management.
• Assist in serving as a technical accounting resource, including staying current on proposed and existing pronouncements as well as researching issues as they arise.
• Interact with various levels of corporate personnel (e.g. Accountants to Senior Management) and respond to inquiries on close reporting.
• Serve as liaison to the external auditors.
• Assist with internal control compliance for the corporate accounting group financial processes and ensure accounting policies support compliance efforts.
• Ad hoc special projects as necessary.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional accounting experience, including public accounting experience with a national CPA firm or equivalent, preferably at a corporate engagement level.
• Ability to interpret and document the applicability of GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Experience with XBRL reporting a plus.
• Familiarity with FERC chart of accounts and regulatory accounting a plus.
• Experience with consolidations of multiple business units that include inter/intra-company transactions.
• Accounting/financial system experience is a plus: e.g., Oracle, Workiva, Hyperion.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to interpret and document the applicability of GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Excellent technical accounting, analytical, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with various levels of finance staff and management.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines and adapt quickly in a fast paced environment.
• Express a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Capable of working independently and with limited supervision.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

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