Senior Accountant

Veolia Environnement SA•Paramus, NJ

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the compilation, review, and analyses of all accounting (including supporting documentation and prepare/review/post journals necessary for monthly closing process). Provide support for accounting, financial reporting, and/or contract billing, and other ad hoc requirements. Provides support to the Accounting Clerk with the data verification and monthly billing. Ensures best practices are used and integrity in the accounting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required or work equivalent if degree is in Business Administration
Minimum 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate a plus
Professional or post graduate degree, a plus
Corporate and/or multi-subsidiary experience preferred.
Experience in shared service environment preferred.
Experience in public accounting, a plus
Experience in utility industry, a plus.
Experience in data visualization and system implementation, a plus
Experience with standardization and automation of business processes, a plus
Have the mindset of process improvements.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Strong quantitative, analytical, systemic and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of regulated utilities accounting and ASC 980 is highly desirable
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including pivot and look-up table functionalities
Knowledge and experience with Power Plan, PeopleSoft, or other ERP software is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists in the accounting, reporting and contract billing of the Company including but not limited to the preparation and review of various accounting or billing processes, reports and work papers.
Assist in the accounting, reporting and rate case support of assigned functional financial line items for all Veolia regulated business units including but not limited to the preparation, analysis and review of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and various other accounting or rate case statements.
Establish, evaluate, and continually improve process, practice, and policy documentation relating to general accounting, and working capital transactions to enhance efficiency
Assist in the analyses of financial statement results and the preparation of performance actual to actuals variance analysis/explanations on P/L & B/S accounts according to company policy and practices.
Assist in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and technical compliance to US GAAP, internal controls, and company policy.
Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. Prepare, review, and post journal entries.
Perform key account analysis and/or prepare/review account reconciliations.
Interact with internal and external auditors on an as-needed basis.
Collect, build and analyze data sets, and business process data for robotic process automation and validation
Apply analytical skills to the development and enhancement of business automations that drive optimization
Participate in special projects on an assigned basis