Accountant II

Accountant IIJob Location - Allentown, PA 18104 / Louisville, KY 40202 Job Duration - 12 months contract Callouts: This role is hybrid (Tue-Thurs in office, M/F from home) in the Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY office Looking for a CPA with regulatory accounting experience preferred The ideal candidate would be able to analyze data, provide solutions and present it with a solid understanding of managing budgets Experience using Apptio is a plusJob PurposeUnder minimal supervision with a self-starter mentality, this position is responsible for developing effective partnerships with an assigned line of business management team supporting the planning and decision-making process. This position performs complex tasks such as review of reporting materials, presentation of reporting materials, data updates from forecast changes, review or preparation of month end manual accruals and assistance with regulatory filings including rate cases. The position will possess extensive knowledge of overall business processes and lead the implementation of process improvements. Understands big picture concepts and provides support and leadership to junior colleagues.Core ResponsibilitiesOversee the development of the line of business goals, objectives and operating budgets.Solve complex business problems and analyze business results.Full responsibility to provide accurate and timely response to annual operating plan and budget requirements.Oversee the planning and budgeting function, including business case development and preparation of capital governance documentation supporting capital project approval.Engage regularly with business partners and pursue enhancements to business relationships.Lead business partners with the identification and quantification of process improvements and lead the implementation of improvements.Oversee junior team members as they perform analyzes of financial results compared to budget or forecast expectations by examining cost data, following up on major variances and requesting explanations from appropriate functions/departments.Actively monitor capital projects and make forecast changes as needed to match revised construction plans and monitor operations and maintenance expenses to support corporate targets.Oversee complex regulatory support which includes rate cases, regulatory assets or liabilities, mechanism/tracker filings, as well as other filings as required.Review and/or perform day-to-day accounting and budgeting functions including project/work order maintenance, project/task setup, monthly manual accrual journal entries, expense coding support, etc.Expert knowledge of computer systems used for budgeting, including the ability to train junior employees on how to use the computer system to input, retrieve and display budget/forecast information. Possess the expertise to modify standard reports where applicable or, if necessary, create ad-hoc reports. Be able to lead system upgrades and testing if needed.Lead special projects identified by management with manager guidance.Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and continually provide FERC Classification of accounts guidance.Uphold outstanding interpersonal skills for continuous interaction with, and presentation to, all levels of management and administrative staff.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, marketing or related field and a minimum of seven years’ experience in a finance related field. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees including MBA, CPA or CGMA, as well as knowledge or experience in the energy/power industry.