Accounting Consultant | Financial Reporting

APS • Phoenix, AZ

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Consultant performs highly complex accounting and financial reporting work with little direction, developing solutions to complex projects and functions that align with organizational objectives. The role applies professional accounting techniques to account maintenance, reporting, cost distribution, and related activities, and serves as a consultant to management, potentially including Executive Management, on major policies, plans, and objectives.

The consultant prepares financial reports, participant billings, rate case studies, and responses to information requests; analyzes accounts and reporting; conducts economic studies; models financial activity for corporate targets and forecasts; supports regulatory and competitive strategies; and contributes to accounting policies, procedures, manuals, and FERC regulations. The position is hybrid, with approximately 40% of work time expected in person at an APS or other non-home-office location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona, except Four Corners-based employees may reside in New Mexico.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, plus five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory (GAAP) and FERC and ACC requirements.
• Working knowledge of accounting and related systems.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Executive Management.
• Broad business perspective and strong interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills.
• Must meet the position's U.S. person requirement and confirm U.S. person status.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience within an electric-utility environment is preferred.
• MBA, MS in Accounting, or CPA certification.
• Cash flow experience is strongly preferred.
• Benefits accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely complex financial reports, participant billings, and rate case studies, and respond to information requests.
• Analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reports, and maintain financial reporting systems.
• Perform complex economic studies evaluating business issues, proposals, and alternatives.
• Model financial activity to produce complex corporate financial targets and forecasts.
• Support regulatory and competitive strategies, analysis, and findings.
• Contribute to the development of department policies and procedures, accounting manuals, and FERC regulations.
• Develop solutions to complex projects and functions that are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Serve as a consultant to management, potentially including Executive Management, on major policies, plans, and objectives.

What This Job Offers

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