Senior Accountant | Corporate Resources

APS • Phoenix, AZ

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.SummaryThe Senior Accountant with minimal supervision, perform a wide variety of advanced accounting or budget-related activities including the preparation of financial statements and management reports that require the application of professional accounting standards and follow established company policies and procedures. Resolve more complex problems of broad scope and high impact in maintaining accounts or systems, preparing reports and in the distribution of costs. Interact routinely with accounting or business unit senior level staff and management personnel.

Requirements

• BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
• And three (3) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing software programs (Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

• MBA, MS in Accounting and/or CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and/or maintain financial, budgetary, regulatory, statistical and other management reports.
• Analyze and/or reconcile accounts and reports of broad scope and high risk.
• Prepare journal vouchers and sensitive or complex billings and payments.
• Assist and advise business units in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Perform monthly analysis and prepare explanations of variances to budgets, forecasts and prior period actual results for areas of the company that may involve higher dollar volume business, be more volatile or that present more risk or exposure.
• Research, review or propose accounting treatment for complex transactions by applying generally accepted accounting principles, FERC regulations, and company accounting policies.
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers.
• Perform advanced or technical research activities in high impact areas of the business.
• Lead or participate in projects involving cross functional teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level