Description
We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Accountant I or II. This position is in the Financial Accounting department and their primary function is to maintain accounting records in accordance with applicable requirements and to prepare financial statements in a complex environment. In addition to the Financial Accounting function, this position may support, as needed, the Controller's Area, which is comprised of Financial Accounting, External Reporting, Accounting Systems, Plant Accounting, Energy Settlements, and Tax. The position requires flexibility in adapting to new environments and job assignments and the ability to quickly learn new processes.
Position-Related Responsibilities
Accountant I-II
Maintain the accounting records and prepare financial statements in a very complex accounting environment:
- Accurately prepares monthly journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements. Analyzes the effects of transactions on various account relationships related to financial statements.
- Performs account reconciliations.
- Assists in preparation of multi-level consolidating financial statements (income statement, indirect cash flow statement, and balance sheet), ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements.
- Participates in the preparation of monthly reports/analyses for Management, which includes graphs, charts and written analyses explaining financial statement fluctuations.
- Participates in research and accounting treatment recommendations for new or proposed transactions.
- Familiarity with activity of regulatory rule-making bodies such as FASB, SEC, FERC, etc. to identify new requirements.
- Assists in development and documentation of new accounting procedures and modifications to existing procedures to enhance efficiency/effectiveness and maintain internal controls.
- Provides customer service to other departments and management by providing financial data and analysis to assist in business decisions and analysis of operating results. May include presentation of accounting concepts or operating results.
- Uses Oracle Financials accounting and query tools, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to develop reports and supporting accounting schedules, as necessary to aid in financial statement analysis and decision making.
- Assists in the preparation of various regulatory compliance reports, including FERC Form 1, ACC reports, SEC reports (Form 10-Q and Form 10-K-financial statements and related notes,), etc.
- Provides services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
Special Projects
- Completes responses to regulatory data requests (i.e. FERC and ACC) and prepares rate case adjustments assigned to the Financial Accounting area. Assists in identifying rate case adjustments and regulatory issues.
- Performs additional assignments as requested such as due diligence work, systems testing, etc.
- Participates in special projects requiring accounting and financial analysis skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)
Level I
Description
- Researches specific activities to determine appropriate financial statement classification. Able to prepare basic consolidated financial statements. Assists with the preparation of compliance reports and other projects. Provides information to other departments either alone or working with others
Minimum Qualification
- Requires Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting with a minimum of 24 units of accounting from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting experience and CPA preferred.
Contact
UNS Energy Corporation
88 E. Broadway
Tucson
Arizona United States
www.uns.com
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