Accountant III

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.

What you'll be working on...

• Prepares monthly financial statements inclusive of creating journal entries, resolving issues, and reviewing the results with the respective internal customers.
• Communicates with key stakeholders to collect input and adjustments needed for the preparation, completeness and accuracy of the monthly financial close and periodic forecast.
• Creates and documents monthly account reconciliations, variance analysis (AvB, AvA, AvF) and flux analysis (review general ledger and research as needed).
• Leads the process for both internal and external audits for designated business unit.
• Acts as the primary point of contact with operations personnel to answer financial related questions and assist with resolving issues.
• Evaluates existing processes to identify opportunity for improvements.
• Participates in management meetings in a capacity of presenting financial results to business unit leaders.
• Provides support and testing for existing financial system upgrades as well as implementation of new financial systems.
• Contributes to cross departmental collaboration within other finance areas to help achieve timely filing goals as well as overall company growth.
• Participates 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
• Five years' experience in 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 analyze and develop solutions to complex problems
• 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
• Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects within expected timeframes
• CPA Preferred

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• 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, gender identity, 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