Financial Utility Accounting Consultant

Overview

Lead financial accounting analysis, reporting, and regulatory compliance for utility business.

Key Responsibilities

• financial reporting
• month‑end close
• data improvement
• it coordination
• process consulting
• client liaison

Tasks

-Consults process owners and process users to ensure there are adequate internal financial and accounting processes in place. -Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Fills leadership roles as needed for special projects and providing work instructions to others. Stays abreast of current developments. -Responsible for the month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting and/or other business close cycles. Produces and/or distributes internal and external reports and tax filings. Takes responsibility for accuracy of information. -Frequently leads complex projects, and the implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements from a broad spectrum. -Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions, on legal and regulatory matters. -Identifies and coordinates data and systems improvements. Works closely with I/T on problem resolutions, enhancements, testing and data verification. May provide user sign off on I/T projects. -Assigned point of contact for specific internal and external customers or to provide subject expertise.

Requirements

• automation
• ms office
• 5+ years
• cpa
• bachelors
• gaap

What You Bring

-Experience with automation technologies -Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios -Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use MS office applications. -Experience with project roles essential. -Requires at least 5 years general financial accounting and reporting or tax experience. -In depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory or tax rules. -CPA, CMA, IA or other applicable certifications also desirable. -Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree required, advanced degree desirable.

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