Associate Staff Accountant

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

About The Position

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.

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.
0 to 3 years of related accounting experience preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment
Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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 account reconciliations, journal entries and close-out reviews
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 financial reports to comply with federal and state regulation 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.