100% Remote - Technical Accountant - SEC

100% Remote / $$$ / Great Benefits and Culture / Growth Potential

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Salary $95,000 - $120,000 per year

A Bit About Us

A leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably, and affordably to millions of customers in the U.S. while working to provide an outstanding service experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best in the U.S.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEC reporting experience and public company experience. This role is ideal for a candidate out of public accounting, or someone who is looking to develop and grow in a corporate accounting role. 100% remote!

Why join us?

Top tier benefits

Good vacation / time off package

401K / match

HSA match

100% remote

Tons of growth

Good culture, even being remote

Job Details

Under general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities associated with the functional work group's accounting transactions, financial reports and internal controls over financial reporting. Uses extensive technical knowledge of business operations and technical accounting to research complex accounting matters, provide consultations, assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, support the SEC reporting process and prepare/present technical accounting training. This is a senior-skill level normally without supervisory responsibility. However, may provide guidance and direction to other employees in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective accounting solutions as this position is a key contributor in a complex environment who may lead functional teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates accounting policies and procedures to reflect changes in business conditions, processes, and accounting
• Prepares more complex accounting analyses.
• Supports the financial reporting process during the SEC reporting periods through the preparation and/or review of financial statement disclosures and supporting work papers. Reviews filings for compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Enhances internal controls over financial reporting.
• Provides consultation on complex SEC financial reporting matters.
• Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
• Increases and applies knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and changes in accounting guidance.
• Researches the impact of new accounting standards issued by the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies and provides ongoing consultation on technical accounting inquiries from the Controller's Department organizations and the business lines. Documents and reviews the results of this research with management.
• Disseminates technical accounting updates to the Controller's Department staff and business lines.
• Participates in, or leads, complex technical accounting projects to address accounting issues and business line needs.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of technical accounting training for the Controller's Department staff.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 2-5 years of accounting-related experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree in business discipline.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in utility accounting, public accounting and SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance.

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