Accounting Analyst I,II,III or Senior

Accounting Analyst

Under minimal direction, reconcile account balances, maintain the accounting general ledger and accounts receivable system (as necessary), generate and interpret accounting reports, navigate accounting systems, make accounting recommendations, ensure proper classification of costs and allocations, participate in audits and month-end close procedures, effectively analyze financial reports and accounting data in both onsite and remote settings while meeting required deadlines.

Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Accounting Analyst I, job grade 6; Accounting Analyst II, job grade 7; or Accounting Analyst III, job grade 8; or Accounting Analyst Senior, job grade 9. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Hiring Salary Ranges:

Accounting Analyst Senior: $98,000-$124,000

Accounting Analyst III: $88,000-$111,000

Accounting Analyst II: $80,000-$99,000

Accounting Analyst I: $72,000-$88,000

Responsibilities

• Properly categorize and record financial information in conformity with United States (US) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts (USofA).
• Apply the principles, concepts, and practice of GAAP and FERC accounting rules to ensure accounting transactions are recorded correctly and financial results are properly reflected in the financial statements.
• Design and implement functionality of systems and procedures to record financial data, in addition to importing transactions to accounting systems.
• Serve as liaison between corporate accounting and other departments and stakeholders, providing procedural and technical guidance and training as necessary.
• Prepare financial reports required by various regulatory authorities and assist with preparing management reports, as required.
• Prepare analysis, reports, and related documents to support internal and external audit requests; work with external auditors and internal Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance.
• Develop and maintain back-up capabilities by engaging in knowledge sharing and training efforts with other accountants throughout the department, to include job sharing activities.
• Prepare special reports, accounting analyses, calculations and allocations, as required, and recommend/implement improvements for efficiency.
• Recognize when issues arise among various data systems; develop and propose solutions to issues.
• Exhibit an understanding of the interrelationships between and among the various data systems, recognizing when issues arise; develop and propose solutions to issues.
• Engage application services when system or reporting enhancements are needed.
• Maintain the Uniform System of Accounts (USofA) FERC account structure to facilitate internal and external reporting.
• Provide in-depth explanations for financial variances as needed.
• Complete timely reconciliations of general ledger accounts on a routine basis and upon special request, to ensure that balances are correct and that subsidiary records agree with general ledger control accounts.
• Participate in month-end close process, including ensuring all sub-ledger data in the general ledger is accurate at each month-end, importing monthly activity from the various subsystems to the General Ledger, gathering and documenting back-up support, and preparing various month-end batches and journals.
• Document accounting procedures processes and internal controls, reviewing annually for effectiveness and recommend revisions as necessary.
• Provide guidance, direction, and training of other accountants engaged in similar activities as well as other internal employees as needed.
• As needed, monitor Accounts Receivable (A/R) Aging, coordinate with other departments when appropriate, and follow up on past due invoices; Perform A/R functions as needed.
• As needed, perform accounting functions under cost accounting methodologies in connection with subsidiary and affiliated entities.
• Process cash receipts and AR invoices, as needed.
• Perform accounting functions for joint project agreements ensuring conformity with various Participation Agreements, including reporting, billing, and reconciliation requirements; works closely with station personnel and other joint owners, providing information and responding to information requests, including audit requests.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Planning: Sets priorities to accomplish task or process completion; ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, make connections, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive and positive working relationships Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, up to and including executive management.
• Ensure ongoing two-way timely and clear feedback to maintain healthy, proactive work relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility and confidentiality.
• Strong team player accomplishes tasks by working with others and helping others. Recognizes how his/her decisions impact others; seeks input from others.
• Computer proficiency: Uses Oracle Financials accounting and query tools, included but not limited to Cloud, Smart View, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to develop reports and supporting accounting schedules, as necessary, to aid in financial statement analysis and decision making. May utilize other software, as needed for a particular function.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Ability to perform detailed work with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative, effective, and cohesive working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and timely, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, to include but not limited to: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission guidance of the Uniform System of Accounts (FERC USofA)
• Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements and relationships related to internal controls.
• Familiarity with accounting allocation procedures, account validation rules and system interrelationships with General Ledger; must understand and be able to apply reconciliation procedures.
• Strong understanding of the interrelationships between and among various data systems with the ability to recognize when issues arise.
• Knowledge of subsidiary accounting and elimination accounting processes.
• Extensive working knowledge of personal computers, computerized accounting systems such as Oracle Cloud, MS Office suite, and familiarity with report writer applications such as Oracle Smart View.

Other:

• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.
• Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Experience in electric utility accounting.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accounting and reporting requirements, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with current issues related to local, state and federal regulations, as applicable to accounting, tax