Senior Accountant Fixed Assets

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.

1d•$103,500 - $126,500

About The Position

We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Senior Accountant Fixed Assets to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Position Summary Under the general direction of the Fixed Assets Manager, the Senior Accountant performs complex accounting work and/or directs the work of other accountants in support of accounting functions including Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Advances for construction.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Detail oriented, ability to work independently, analytical and highly organized.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to perform simple to moderately complex accounting activities.
Skill in making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy, preparing clear, accurate and concise reports and correspondence.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or other related field.
Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Two to four years of professional level accounting experience.
Experience in Microsoft Excel and ERP financial accounting systems is desirable.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with JE Edwards E1 and/or PowerPlan is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs various day-to-day activities for maintaining Fixed Assets in the subledger.
Ensuring Asset additions, retirements, reclasses, and transfers are processed timely and accurately to the correct work orders.
Assist Fixed Asset accounting staff with reclasses, transfers, and miscellaneous adjustments.
Support national team on fixed assets tasks, ad-hoc requests, and special projects.
Audit work orders charges to ensure accuracy of coding and variance analysis.
Upon completion of a capital project, review classification of accounts for proper asset useful lives and depreciation.
Liaison with multi-departments for document support and project inquiries.
Ensure SOX compliance with key controls and accurate GAAP financial reporting, fulfilling internal and external reporting requirements.
Prepares journal entries and assists in month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting; posts, balances, and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Analyze accounting data in the capital asset system, subsidiary, and general ledger to review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies, taking action as appropriate.
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure accuracy of accounting treatment, records, and policy compliance.
Provide support for regulatory filings including Rate cases and data requests.
Provide support for tax reporting including property taxes, tax filings, and tax audits support.
Prepare various audit schedules and provide documentation to auditors as necessary.
Prepare quarterly reporting including Rollforwards and account analysis for cash flow and footnotes.