Financial Reporting Accountant III

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation • Newark, DE

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant III is responsible for aiding in the compilation and review of the Company's quarterly and annual financial information included in its Forms 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K and the quarterly earnings releases that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This role is also responsible for maintaining key internal and external relationships important to the Company's financial reporting process.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Work Experience: Five years of progressive experience in public practice or industry preferred
• Regular driver's license
• Skills: Strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail imperative
• Abilities: Ability to operate in fast paced environment with shifting priorities · Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines · Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Licensure/Certification: CPA preferred
• Knowledge: Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Power Point), familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, Power Plan preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Director of Financial Reporting and other team members in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and other information included in quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and the SEC, as applicable
• Assists in preparing the Company's quarterly earnings press release, earnings call script, and investor presentations, partnering with Investor Relations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and Business Accounting teams
• Regularly communicates status of assigned responsibilities to Director of Financial Reporting and broader financial reporting team to ensure compliance with prescribed deadlines
• Supports preparation and review of annual employee benefit plan financial statements filed with the Department of Labor (DOL) as well as aid in addressing benefit plan audit requests
• Aids in the preparation of the Company's regulated utilities annual financial statements submitted externally to regulators ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and other regulations, as applicable
• Supports various diligence and compliance related requests as needed, including but not limited to addressing technical accounting related questions and documenting conclusions to those proposed accounting issues.
• Prepares various corporate and intercompany elimination journal entries to support the month-end close process
• Prepares the monthly files for various balance sheet reconciliations for month end close
• Maintains and updates accounting internal control policies and procedures and provide supporting documentation to internal audit regarding compliance with control procedures specific to the financial reporting function
• Serves as a primary point of contact with both external and internal auditors to provide requested documentation and support regarding financial statements and accounting treatment for specific transactions
• Assists in the ongoing training and development of junior staff
• Aids in helping to identify opportunities that drive efficiency during reporting cycles

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees