Staff Accountant (Finance)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary purpose: Responsible for assisting with month-end close processes related to internal reporting, and financial analysis/reporting monthly, quarterly, and annually to internal management and the financial reporting group.Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Must have a fundamental understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Introductory level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• One (1) to three (3) years of previous accounting experience
• Familiarity and experience with Oracle software is beneficial
• Intermediate/Advanced level in Microsoft Excel

Other responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist with internal controls implementation, compliance, and testing.
• Monitor and analyze reports, research and explain financial variances from budget.
• Assist with preparation of state and federal reporting support filed with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Assist in enhancing business processes within the department.
• Collaborate and coordinate with external auditors, providing essential information and preparing data requests.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting requests for internal department.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Regularly use Excel spreadsheets, database and word processing software, and periodically learn new software programs.
• Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.