Associate Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

7d•$65,640 - $72,930•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Under direct supervision and guidance, the Associate Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial data for Eversource. Provide financial support to Eversource. Responsible for assisting with month-end, and year-end matters, compliance, and other financial responsibilities. This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory
Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures
Good analytical skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Experience: 12 months plus 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 the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Performs accounting control activities including detailed referencing of support materials and maintaining supporting documentation.
Assists with closing activities.
Prepares journal entries for accounts, reviews, and reconciles general ledger accounts, analyzes variances.
Investigates and resolves outstanding items.
Performs responsibilities associated with the coordination of financial reports to comply with federal and state regulation.
Assists with financial statement variance analysis as needed.
Assists with data input into webforms as needed.
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 adjusts as needed.