Accountant II

Accountant II

Job Category: Accounting

Full-Time

Hybrid

Salary Range: $62,250 USD to $103,750 USD

Location: Hybrid remote within service area states of PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, and FL with one day per week in an office location.

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success:

This role is responsible for accounting and analytical services through timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial and operational statements. Additionally, this role will require consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders (business unit leaders, auditors and others).

What you'll be working on:

Maintain fixed asset records for regulated utility operations in compliance with FERC Uniform System of Accounts (USoA) and applicable state and local Public Service Commission (PSC) requirements.

Record, classify, and monitor capital additions, retirements, transfers, and depreciation in accordance with approved capitalization policies and property unit catalogs.

Support construction accounting activities, including CWIP/RWIP, asset in-service determinations, and proper account assignments.

Prepare and reconcile plant roll forwards and depreciation schedules for FERC Form 1, state annual reports, and internal regulatory reporting.

Interpret and apply FERC (18 CFR Part 101 and/or Part 201) guidance and state commission orders impacting property accounting treatment.

Coordinate with engineering, construction, tax, and regulatory teams to validate asset data and resolve accounting or regulatory issues.

Provide audit, rate case, and commission inquiry support related to plant balances, depreciation, and asset accounting practices.

Facilitate meetings with project managers to discuss various projects or tasks to understand status of the project (% of completion) and communicate actual vs budget capital spend.

Evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities for improvements.

Attend management meetings with BU leaders to discuss financial results.

Contribute to cross departmental collaboration within other finance areas to help achieve timely filing goals as well as overall company growth.

Participate in company efforts focused towards community involvement and safety.

Other monthly tasks related to providing accounting services.

Who you are:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Three years in finance and/or accounting

Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of utility accounting preferred

Advanced Microsoft excel skills

Excellent communication skills – oral and written

Ability to understand and comprehend financial statements for the purpose of performing routine analysis

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and build strong partnerships with operations personnel, finance personnel, and other corporate departments

Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats

What's in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

Flexible work arrangement

Competitive base salary based on successful candidate's background as it relates to the job requirements as well as internal equity considerations

Fantastic opportunities for career growth

Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

Monthly recognition events

Endless wellness initiatives and community events

Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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