WGL - Sr Fixed Asset Accountant

AltaGas Ltd. • Washington, DC

131d • $94,000 - $136,000

About The Position

The position involves executing analyses for the monthly and quarterly close cycles for internal and external reporting financials. The individual will represent the department to management, external audiences, and auditors. Responsibilities include performing comparative analysis for Public Service commissions (PSCs) and Federal Regulatory reports to ensure accuracy and compliance, as well as documenting the methodology utilized for various regulatory filings such as the FERC FORM 2 filing. The role also requires reviewing existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping to implement approved changes. Key functions include managing the Fixed Asset subledger unitization/non-unitization, processing completion notices, running AFUDC (capitalized interest calculation), and ensuring cost of removal matches the reserve rates established in the depreciation study. The individual will monitor Construction Work in Progress dollars, perform accounting and regulatory research, and present findings in cross-functional meetings while complying with the company’s SOX 404 controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or related field required.
• 0-2 years of experience in audit, technical accounting, or financial reporting preferred.
• Experience researching complex technical accounting issues and drafting white papers preferred.
• CPA designation and/or Big 4 experience.
• Demonstrated comprehensive working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to logically analyze and interpret data and identify relevant issues.
• Proven ability to meet numerous internal and external deadlines under tight time constraints.
• Ability to document and present complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
• Ability to influence/persuade both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other business units.
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting systems such as PeopleSoft.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in audit, technical accounting, or financial reporting.
• Experience researching complex technical accounting issues.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute analyses for monthly and quarterly close cycles for internal and external reporting financials.
• Represent the department to management, external audiences, and auditors.
• Perform comparative analysis for PSCs and Federal Regulatory reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Document methodology utilized for various regulatory filings (FERC FORM 2).
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement approved changes to processes.
• Manage Fixed Asset subledger unitization/non-unitization.
• Process completion notices and run AFUDC calculations.
• Ensure cost of removal matches reserve rates established in depreciation study.
• Open and close Fixed Asset subledger (PowerPlant) and ensure reconciliation to general ledger (Peoplesoft).
• Monitor Construction Work in Progress dollars.
• Perform accounting and regulatory research.
• Present findings in cross-functional meetings.
• Comply with company’s SOX 404 controls.
• Perform other duties to support accounting functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $94,000 to $136,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees