Operations Accountant

Summit Utilities Inc•Portland, ME

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America’s Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026). Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Accountant (SGL15). This hybrid role may be based out of any of our office locations in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Maine. POSITION SUMMARY Applies principles of accounting to record financial information and create financial reports related to Summit Utilities, Inc. and subsidiaries’ activities and records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience required
Proficiency in the use of Excel required
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)
Ability to maintain motivation and focus to complete tasks within required timelines
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes
Possesses strong organizational and project-planning skills
Work requires professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in a team and independently

Nice To Haves

Regulated utility accounting a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze and complete both standard and complex journal entries in accordance with month-end close schedule pertaining to payroll and expenses
Prepare all entries in accordance with the deadlines per the close calendar
Perform trend analysis on accounts as assigned
Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
Initiate ideas for process improvements and engage in the successful implementation of those ideas
Prepare work in an organized and thorough manner ensuring ease of management review
Independently resolve issues
Work closely with the State Ops and FP&A departments on coding, research and questions
Work on special projects, engaging individuals within the department as well as externally to see initiatives to their completion
Prepare for and assist in completing annual audit including: Complete PBC schedules on a timely basis, Maintain accounting in compliance with GAAP and regulatory authorities, Respond to auditors’ questions in accordance with corporate policies and procedures