Senior Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Prepare account analyses and reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances
• Cook with other departments to analyze and review various inputs to the monthly close process to confirm quality and accuracy of the process
• Create capital projects and review projects created by other departments
• Perform monthly fixed asset and project accounting, including AFUDC processing, depreciation, and additions, retirements, transfers, and other fixed asset transactions
• Ensure proper capitalization in accordance with company policy, U.S. GAAP, and regulatory requirements
• Aid with preparation and review of monthly and annual reports for the Public Service Commission
• Provide data and supporting schedules for FERC Form 2 and other regulatory filings
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements
• Complete special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned

Essential Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar degree, required.
• CPA desired or working toward CPA certification.

Required Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience required.
• Experience with FERC and utility regulatory accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong, detailed knowledge of U.S. GAAP, required.
• Advanced skills and experience with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience working in large scale ERP systems such as Oracle, Oracle HFM experience strongly preferred.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Shared, open-office environment
• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday; overtime may be required during close periods
• Occasional travel may be required
• Hybrid schedule

Posting Requirements

We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.