Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Financial Accounting AnalystRust Belt Resources is recruiting a Senior Financial Accounting Analyst on behalf of our client, a leading regional energy supplier, to join their operational revenue accounting team in Salt Lake City. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, data analytics, contract administration, and operational support. You will be key to validating complex transmission settlements, driving accurate customer billing, and supporting core financial reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesSettlement Validation & Analysis: Audit transmission settlements and billing for completeness. Investigate discrepancies, trace transactions from raw data through final invoices, and perform variance/trend analysis.Billing & Contract Administration: Prepare customer invoices, resolve billing disputes, and interpret transmission contracts and tariff provisions to ensure accurate financial execution.Financial Accounting & Reporting: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and close documentation. Support SOX compliance, internal controls, and regulatory audit responses.Process Improvement: Develop analytical models and automated solutions to streamline reporting and ensure high data integrity across systems.RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.Experience: 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, settlements, billing, or audit.Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query). Proven track record of reconciling complex datasets and performing root-cause analysis.Systems: Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), SQL, or enterprise ERP systems (SAP) is strongly preferred.BenefitsSalary: $75,200 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience)Bonus: Eligible for up to a 12% annual performance bonusRetirement: Excellent 401(k) plan with up to 10% total company contribution (4% automatic contribution + 100% match on the first 6%)Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, plus an Employee Assistance ProgramTime Off & Extras: Generous PTO, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, and a local transit passRust Belt Resources and our client partner are Equal Opportunity Employers. Background checks and drug screenings are required prior to employment.