Sr. Accountant, Capital Assets

Highlights of the job

We are excited to announce an opening for a full-time Accountant II on our Capital Finance team at our corporate office in the Greater Phoenix Area.

What you’d be responsible for

• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews asset depreciation calculations.
• Affirms adherence to regulations.
• Analyzes results and prepares variance analysis / explanations according to company policy and practices.
• Works with regional finance teams, operational representatives and corporate accounting to deliver effective analysis of actual results.
• Analyzes asset viability and accounting for expenditures or rate case filing requirements.
• Assists in ensuring accuracy of financial statements and technical compliance to US GAAP, Regulatory bodies, Internal Controls, and Company policy by review, verification and analysis.
• Participates in directing the monthly close process towards complete accuracy.
• Provides through analysis and collaboration with business partners, understands business requirements and/or operational issues that may impact the financial statement and incorporates them as appropriate.
• Analyzes balance sheet accounts to ensure all items are clearly identified, aged, and have support to stand on their own.
• Performs key account analysis and/or prepares key account reconciliations.
• Conducts and analyzes special studies and develops or recommends accounting or rate case analysis / reporting methods and procedures.
• Compiles or assists in preparing schedules which analyze account activity on a quarterly and year-end basis which are incorporated into internal and external reporting.
• Compiles data and assists in the annual audit and to create financial statements and schedules to be included in annual commission reports for assigned states.
• Provides technical expertise for regulatory and accounting matters.
• Identifies and helps develop process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of current activities.
• Conducts individual mentoring and group training on these new processes as well as current processes to ensure compliance.

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or CFA required.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Able to prepare, analyze, and accurately present financial capital asset data and depreciation for a complex entity or multiple entities, working with a fixed asset sub-ledger and general ledger.
• Proven Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to translate financial issues.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, systemic and problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn very quickly, with little direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building, and decision making.
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to work effectively with all levels throughout the organization and across functional lines.
• Strong management skills for planning, organizing and communication.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information according to Company policies.

Other important facts about this job

• As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support.
• We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.
• Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest.
• EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc.
• We invest in and look after our communities and the environment.
• We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.
• Please note the following information: A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.
• EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer.
• We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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