Technical Accounting Manager (hybrid)

Description

• Performs research and prepares documentation for complex business transactions and provides the appropriate accounting guidance
• Evaluates and assists in the implementation of new or revised rules of the FASB, AICPA, SEC and other agencies
• Prepares corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Identifies and understands emerging business issues affecting the company and energy industry, and provides accounting recommendations to address the issues.
• Assists in the preparation of response letters and working groups associated with FASB and SEC exposure drafts that impact NiSource or the public utility industry
• Designs workflows to assist in the compliance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements
• Consults in the economic analysis of business opportunities and proposals
• Prepares technical accounting memos that address complex accounting issues, non-recurring transactions, new accounting guidance, etc.
• Keep current with emerging accounting and reporting guidance and trends including FASB standards and interpretations, and SEC releases and speeches. Reviews summaries that include the potential impacts to the Company, and presents findings to affected business partners
• Interface with external auditors and accounting support related to complex accounting issues
• Integrates newly promulgated accounting standards into accounting policies and processes.

Requirements

• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away
• Demonstrated strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• 1-3 years Previous supervisory or project management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline
• Financial systems experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in coordinating activities across functions.
• Strong technical accounting skills and solid understanding of current generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting requirements.
• Willingness to take on responsibility and challenging work assignments
• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire
• 4-6 years progressive experience working in Accounting or other related business field. Big 4 Accounting firm experience preferred
• Proven ability to coordinate projects and manage multiple priorities

Benefits

• The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance