Accountant-Financial Reporting, Sr.

Tallgrass • Lakewood, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for quarterly and annual reporting to investors, the FERC, partners, and lenders. This includes the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, equity, and cash flow statements), footnote disclosures, and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). The position also involves assisting with FERC regulatory reporting, coordinating information flow across business units, identifying and implementing process improvements, and serving as a technical accounting resource. The role requires interaction with various levels of corporate personnel, serving as a liaison to external auditors, and assisting with internal control compliance. A positive work environment, systems approach, and disciplined execution are expected, along with professionalism, clear communication, and dependable attendance. Non-traditional hours may be required, and a high regard for safety is essential. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional accounting experience, including public accounting experience with a national CPA firm or equivalent, preferably at a corporate engagement level.
• Ability to interpret and document the applicability of GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Experience with consolidations of multiple business units that include inter/intra-company transactions.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Proven ability to interpret and document the applicability of GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Excellent technical accounting, analytical, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with various levels of finance staff and management.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Express a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Capable of working independently and with limited supervision.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Experience with XBRL reporting a plus.
• Familiarity with FERC chart of accounts and regulatory accounting a plus.
• Accounting/financial system experience is a plus: e.g., Oracle, Workiva, Hyperion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual GAAP reporting to investors, partners, and lenders, including preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A.
• Assist with FERC regulatory annual and quarterly reporting (Form 2/3Q and Form 6/6Q).
• Act as key coordinator across all business units to ensure timely and accurate flow of information.
• Proactively identify and implement internal process improvements to optimize efficiencies, improve analysis quality, and develop new reports for Senior Management.
• Assist in serving as a technical accounting resource, staying current on accounting pronouncements and researching emerging issues.
• Interact with various levels of corporate personnel and respond to inquiries on close reporting.
• Serve as liaison to the external auditors.
• Assist with internal control compliance for the corporate accounting group financial processes and ensure accounting policies support compliance efforts.
• Perform ad hoc special projects as necessary.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches, and disciplined execution of assigned tasks.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position will be $80,000-$110,000/yr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior