Senior Accountant at Summit Utilities in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

Summit Utilities


Senior Accountant
LITTLE ROCK, AR, US
Full-Time
Yesterday
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Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for a Senior Accountant in Little Rock, AR.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day revenue and associated cost of gas accounting for the natural gas utility companies within Summit Utilities, Inc. This role will report to the Manager of Revenue and Gas Cost Accounting and will work closely with other groups including FP&A, Regulatory, Gas Supply and Gas Management. The position will be responsible for analyzing data and calculating accruals for revenue and cost of gas. This role will also be responsible for reviewing and reconciling regulatory assets and liabilities to ensure their accuracy and completeness.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and complete journal entries for revenue, commodity expenses, regulatory assets and liabilities, and other entries as assigned

• Prepare all entries in accordance with the deadlines per the close calendar

• Perform analysis on revenue and commodity expenses as assigned

• Reconcile all revenue and cost of gas and regulatory balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis

• Participate in monthly revenue reviews with management

• Work with the FP&A and Regulatory teams on financial analysis and explanations

• Support the annual financial statement audits

• Provide accounting support for regulatory rate cases as required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

• At least 5 years of similar, progressive experience required

• Proficiency in the use of Excel required

• Regulated utility accounting a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)

• Strong analytical skills, with ability to analyze data and historical trends to determine reasonableness and accuracy entries and financial results.

• Ability to maintain motivation and focus to complete tasks within required timelines

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes

• Possesses strong organizational and project-planning skills

• Work requires professional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work well in a team and independently

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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