Analyst, Financial Reporting

This position is responsible for various assigned roles in meeting the Company’s internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with company policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s  (FERC) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Roles would include, but are not limited to, the gathering of data, preparation of financials and narratives, distribution of reports, analyzing accounts and corresponding with internal and external professionals. Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s officers, equity investors, debt holders, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Handles a moderate to complex range of assignments requiring the use of accounting knowledge.  This position works independently on assignments with minimal oversight and can advise the work of other personnel on assigned financial reporting related projects.

Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Prepares and reviews quarterly/annual financial filings in accordance with GAAP for all reporting entities of the Company
• Prepares and reviews the FERC’s quarterly/annual forms filings (e.g., Form 2 and Form 3Q)
• Prepares and reviews information included in the quarterly financial filings
• Prepares monthly internal financial reports, including the closing of the general ledger for all reporting entities of the Company with limited supervision
• Compiles data necessary to prepare journal entries for month-end close
• Prepares the FERC’s and Company’s quarterly/annual forms filings (e.g., Form 2 and Form 3Q)
• Prepares, reviews, and files the Form 5500 for the Company’s benefit plans and assists in obtaining information to file the IRS annual Form 990
• Functions as a subject matter expert for accounting policies/procedures/practices of the Company
• Prepares and/or reviews account analyses for all reporting entities of the Company
• Prepares and/or reviews quarterly debt compliance calculations
• Prepares ad-hoc reports as needed
• Assists in the research of FERC/GAAP/SEC accounting principles as required
• Assists in implementing procedures for changes in GAAP or FERC requirements
• Implements process improvements as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 6+ years of experience
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred:

• CPA License
• Advanced degree in accounting or related fieldExperience using Oracle Fusion Financials and/or Smartview
• Experience using F&A products
• Experience in mid-size (100-999) employee organization with geographically dispersed offices
• Experience applying GAAP and FERC Regulations