Accounting Analyst 3 (Technical)

• Oversee the Company’s accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with emerging US GAAP and relevance with evolving business activities.
  
• Act as a consultation resource for technical accounting issues and complex business transactions throughout the Company, including the review of various business contracts for accounting implications.
  
• Research and document technical accounting issues, providing recommendations to management for resolution.
  
• Partner with the Financial Reporting Analysts to ensure the Company’s external disclosures are complete and in accordance with US GAAP.
  
• Monitor emerging FASB and SEC accounting guidance for new or proposed changes to existing guidance that may impact the Company.
  
• Prepare materials for the Company’s Disclosure, Finance, and Audit Committees.
  
• Evaluate, prepare documentation for, and lead the accounting and disclosure of the Company’s stock-based compensation transactions and pension accounting in accordance with ASC 718 and ASC 715, respectively, and other relevant accounting guidance.
  
• Support the Company’s debt and equity financing.
  
• Assist with the preparation and review of the Proxy Statement (Feb-April.
  
• Participate as a technical resource in the external audit process.
  
• Complete internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  
• Demonstrates appropriate leadership and decision-making behaviors.
  
• Maintain technical accounting knowledge and personal skill development.
  
• Lead, contribute to, or participate in ad hoc projects as required.
  
• Support the Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA certificate are required.
  
• Minimum five years of applied accounting experience. Public accounting experience is preferred.
  
• Experience in a utility operation and knowledge of standard utility accounting and public utility reporting and filing requirements are highly desired.
  
• Strong knowledge and experience in applying US GAAP and consolidation principles are required.
  
• Knowledge of SEC reporting disclosures and requirements is desired.
  
• Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is preferred.
  
• Strong analytical skills are required, including the ability to think critically and apply technical accounting knowledge to business requirements, including understanding the impacts of decisions made.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  
• Requires strong attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind.
  
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
  
• Requires outstanding ethical standards and values consistent with those of the Company.
  
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across an organization and in a team environment.