Accounting Senior Analyst
About The Position
The Accounting Senior Analyst will be a key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes. This role involves preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, as well as preparing key estimates and reserves for review with the Accounting Manager. The position is responsible for accounting for payroll and benefits, performing accounting research, documenting memos, and assisting with setting accounting policies. The Senior Analyst will also assist in the preparation and review of regulatory filings, collaborate with the Budgeting and Financial Planning team, perform financial analysis, and complete internal control procedures to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. Additionally, the role involves providing support for auditors, identifying and implementing sustainable process improvements, and assisting the Accounting Manager with various projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting required
- Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to critically think and apply that knowledge to business requirements
- Demonstrated background in applying analytical/accounting research skills
- Excellent verbal skills, including the ability to apply group facilitation techniques and make group presentations
- Strong written communication skills including with process and task documentation and report generation
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills
- Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on technical accounting rules and experience researching accounting issues
- PC Skills primarily for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
- Ability to facilitate and coordinate projects
- Proven ability to function in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- CPA certificate is preferred
- Public accounting experience is preferred
- Experience in utility industry or related business environment is preferred
- Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is strongly preferred
- Experience with reconciliation tool, Blackline preferred
Responsibilities
- Key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes, including preparing and reviewing both journal entries and account reconciliations
- Preparation of key estimates and reserves for review with the Accounting Manager including bonuses and claims reserves
- Responsible for accounting for payroll and benefits including bonuses, payroll overhead rates, workers compensation, deferred compensation, life insurance, and other employee benefit costs
- Performs accounting research, memo documentation and assists with setting accounting policies
- Assists in the preparation and review of regulatory filings and support
- Collaborates with the Budgeting and Financial Planning team in development of components of the annual Income Statement budget and periodic forecast updates
- Perform financial analysis and prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis, as required
- Completes internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Provide support for both internal and external auditors
- Identify and implement sustainable process improvements within accounting, proactively improve processes, accuracy and efficiency
- Assist Accounting Manager with various projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
