Sr / Lead Accountant Energy Efficiency Programs

Sr / Lead Accountant Energy Efficiency Programs

Evergy's accounting department is looking for an experienced accountant for its energy efficiency programs. This role performs month end close duties, prepares monthly variance analysis, prepares various internal and external reports, and supports the regulatory and rate-making process for energy efficiency programs.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Accounting for energy efficiency programs: Includes making monthly journal entries for invoice accruals, performing calculations to record monthly activity, and account reconciliations.
• Budgeting and forecasting for energy efficiency programs: Prepare annual budget and monthly forecast for energy efficiency programs utilizing data from multiple sources.
• Reporting for energy efficiency programs: Prepare monthly actual and budget variance analysis, prepare monthly reports for program costs and savings, prepare quarterly and annual regulatory reports, prepare rate case schedules as needed.
• Demand Side Investment Mechanism (DSIM) & Kansas Energy Efficiency Investment Act (KEEIA) Rider Rates: Calculate the DSIM tariff rates & Energy Efficiency Rider (EER) tariff rates according to regulatory requirements and deadlines, provide assistance drafting testimony for the DSIM and EER rider updates, respond to data requests timely & accurately, communicate effectively with outside stakeholders.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in accounting or finance
• Must possess advanced proficiency with Excel
• Experience / knowledge in ERP systems
• Preferred qualifications include utility industry experience and PeopleSoft experience

Skills, knowledge, and abilities required:

• Display initiative and self-reliance
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to interpret, troubleshoot and enhance complex excel formulas
• High level of accuracy and detail oriented
• Strong decision-making, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to engage and work effectively with other departments
• Ability to learn regulatory accounting and regulatory mechanisms if not already known

Licenses, certifications, bonding, and/or testing required: None

Working conditions: Office environment with both in office and remote working conditions. Currently in office Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with option to work remote Mondays and Fridays.

Evergy has a clear mission To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.