Associate Staff Accountant (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision and guidance, the Associate Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial data for Eversource and providing financial support. This role assists with month-end and year-end matters, compliance, and other financial responsibilities. Eversource offers a hybrid work schedule for this role, requiring employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day determined by the employee and supervisor. The guidelines are subject to change based on managerial discretion and work performance, and employees must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory.
Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures.
Good analytical skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
One (1) plus years of related accounting experience preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment.

Responsibilities

Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Eversource accounting function.
Handles monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Performs accounting control activities including account reconciliations, journal entries, and close-out reviews.
Assists with closing activities.
Prepares journal entries for accounts, reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts, and analyzes variances.
Investigates and resolves outstanding items.
Performs responsibilities associated with the coordination of financial reports to comply with federal and state regulations, including FERC Form 1, 3Q, and 60, as well as various state commission supplemental reports and schedules.
Assists in the interpretation of new regulations and orders relative to accounting matters, as well as the assignment of new FERC accounts in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulation, Chart of Accounts, and relevant accounting policy standards.
Maintains the integrity of accounting information in the system and makes adjustments as needed.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.