Senior Accountant

Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our team! The successful candidate plans, executes, and monitors accounting functions as assigned including maintaining and safeguarding accounting records; conducting Internal Control Accountability (ICA) testing; performing account analysis and reconciliations; preparing journal entries, schedules, financial reports, and work papers; preparing tax returns and other reports for regulatory and governmental agencies; and preparing miscellaneous statistical reports. Incumbent is required to work cooperatively with employees throughout the Trusts, as well as external stakeholders and customers. Incumbent keeps abreast of the latest developments and techniques with respect to general accounting practices and standards (GAAP), regulatory accounting requirements (FERC, NARUC), tax rulings and computer knowledge. The Senior Accountant works with management to establish accounting methods and controls for new, changed, and/or complex business endeavors or transactions. The Senior Accountant recognizes the need for procedural change and improvement and initiates action to address. Incumbent provides analytical and research support to financial management, as well as training and coaching to Accountants, Associate Accountants, and non-accounting personnel in other departments involved in financial transactions. Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including: Health, Dental & Vision Defined Benefit Pension Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution Wellness Program Adoption and tuition assistance Employee Credit Union PTO and Paid Holidays Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Minimum Salary: $68,300 (Grade 8) Responsibilities Conducts month-end financial closing activities which consists of preparing & reviewing work papers, journal entries, schedules, financial reports, statistical reports, etc. Conducts internal control activities which includes review and cross-checks for accuracy, account analysis, account reconciliations, research & resolve reconciling items, and ICA testing, etc. Prepares, analyzes and reviews tax, regulatory, and governmental filings and reports as assigned. Conducts thorough review of own work; builds in cross-checks to forms and spreadsheets to ensure accuracy. Plans and provides for internal review and revision. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of final product. Conducts accounting and tax research and financial analysis. Reports findings and conclusions to management and makes recommendations. Monitors accounting and cross-functional processes during execution of day-to-day responsibilities. Recommends and initiates process improvement and procedural changes. Maintains current desk top procedures and process flows. Participates as requested on formal cross-functional business process improvement teams, information system upgrade teams, etc. Provides training, cross-check review, and coaching to peers, Accountants, and Associate Accountants. Responds to inquiries and requests from colleagues and stakeholders throughout the Trusts in a professional, prompt, and helpful manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be a graduate of a recognized college of Business Administration, preferably majoring in accounting and preferably including courses in accounting, auditing procedures, finance, business law, business administration and statistics; or possess unique knowledge and experience which qualifies candidate for the position. Must have at least three years experience in Accounting or Auditing work. Strong analytical ability and knowledge of financial analysis techniques. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Able to apply the following independently: Problem-solving skills Communications Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Accuracy in both written and numerical work Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Computer proficiency with standard office software. Familiarity with general ledger and/or ERP systems commonly in use by large organizations. Preferred Skills/Qualifications CPA, CIA, CMA or MBA. General understanding of enterprise system data structure and data flow. Interpretation and presentation of financial statements. Job Posting Deadline: Open Until Filled Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Citizens Energy Group