Financial Reporting Accountant III

Description

• Supports various diligence and compliance related requests as needed, including but not limited to addressing technical accounting related questions and documenting conclusions to those proposed accounting issues.
• Assists in preparing the Company’s quarterly earnings press release, earnings call script, and investor presentations, partnering with Investor Relations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and Business Accounting teams
• Supports preparation and review of annual employee benefit plan financial statements filed with the Department of Labor (DOL) as well as aid in addressing benefit plan audit requests
• Prepares various corporate and intercompany elimination journal entries to support the month-end close process
• Prepares the monthly files for various balance sheet reconciliations for month end close
• Serves as a primary point of contact with both external and internal auditors to provide requested documentation and support regarding financial statements and accounting treatment for specific transactions
• Aids in the preparation of the Company’s regulated utilities annual financial statements submitted externally to regulators ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and other regulations, as applicable
• Maintains and updates accounting internal control policies and procedures and provide supporting documentation to internal audit regarding compliance with control procedures specific to the financial reporting function
• Assists in the ongoing training and development of junior staff
• Collaborates with the Director of Financial Reporting and other team members in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and other information included in quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and the SEC, as applicable
• Regularly communicates status of assigned responsibilities to Director of Financial Reporting and broader financial reporting team to ensure compliance with prescribed deadlines
• Aids in helping to identify opportunities that drive efficiency during reporting cycles

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Skills: Strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail imperative
• Licensure/Certification: CPA preferred
• Work Experience: Five years of progressive experience in public practice or industry preferred
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge: Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Power Point), familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, Power Plan preferred
• Regular driver’s license
• Abilities: Ability to operate in fast paced environment with shifting priorities

Benefits

• Monthly recognition events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Competitive base salary
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance