Senior Accountant

APS•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will perform a wide variety of advanced accounting or budget-related activities with minimal supervision. This includes the preparation of financial statements and management reports that require the application of professional accounting standards and adherence to established company policies and procedures. The role involves resolving complex problems of broad scope and high impact in maintaining accounts or systems, preparing reports, and distributing costs. The Senior Accountant will interact routinely with accounting or business unit senior level staff and management personnel.

Requirements

BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
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, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and customer requirement fulfillment. Lead or participate in the design and development of new reports.
Analyze and/or reconcile accounts and reports of broad scope and high risk. Review reconciliations and reports of other department staff. Update and maintain financial systems and report applications. Recommend enhancements to improve system functionality, internal controls, process efficiencies, and quality of reporting.
Prepare journal vouchers and sensitive or complex billings and payments. May review and process inventory, fixed asset, and other transactions. Review activity of other department staff.
Provide direction in the resolution of outstanding items as needed.
Assist and advise business units in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Perform research and produce ad hoc reporting as needed.
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 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. Interpret changes in accounting rules and determine impact to company policies and/or practices. Assist in the development of related internal communications and policy/procedure updates.
Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers. Respond to business unit inquiries or data requests from all levels of management. Research and resolve more complex requests. Assist senior staff or management in the resolution of issues that require specialized expertise, urgency, or have a significant financial or legal impact. Provide direction to department staff in the resolution of customer issues.
Perform advanced or technical research activities in high impact areas of the business. Identify accounting or reporting issues and implement corrective action.
Lead or participate in projects involving cross-functional teams. May serve as functional expert on project teams addressing issues that have significant impact across multiple areas of the company.