Senior Accountant, General Accounting

Job Responsibilities

Perform complex professional electric services accounting and analysis of financial records, reports and systems (Customer Care Billing (CCB)).
Maintain accounting records in the general ledger and other financial systems, prepare and analyze accounting data and reports, perform research and interpret accounting standards and regulations.
Exercise professional judgment in providing analysis and recommendations to management.
Research, analyze, and prepare journals for electric services accounting.
Prepare Financial Statements schedules and tables.
Assist in the development and modification of internal accounting control policies, procedures, and practices.
Research, document and implement proposed transactions and new accounting standards.
Assist in executing the month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Partner with cross-functional teams to gather financial data, resolve discrepancies, and improve accounting workflows.
Assist with external audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field (requires satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting with no substitution allowed) plus three years professional experience in general or governmental accounting (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices in accordance with GAAP, GASB and FERCCPA or CMA
• Advanced Excel user
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills (verbal and written)
• Skilled at managing competing priorities with potentially conflicting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar large-scale, data-intensive financial system
• Experience implementing internal controls and documenting and applying policies and procedures

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices in accordance with GAAP, GASB and FERCCPA or CMA
• Advanced Excel user
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills (verbal and written)
• Skilled at managing competing priorities with potentially conflicting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar large-scale, data-intensive financial system
• Experience implementing internal controls and documenting and applying policies and procedures

Additional Information

• The full salary range for this position is $48.07 to $55.96 per hour.
• Application Process: Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application
  A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
  A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.