Staff Accountant
Job Title : Senior Staff Accountant
Primary Responsibilities :
Monthly & Quarterly Close (30%)
Support timely and accurate financial statement close; ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance; recommend control improvements.Reporting & Analysis (20%)
Prepare financial reports and variance analyses; identify data trends, root causes, and propose enhancements; reconcile accounts.Collaboration & Communication (15%)
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, support planning/forecasting, and present financial insights to leadership.Audit & Regulatory Support (15%)
Facilitate internal/external audits; respond to regulatory data requests, occasionally interfacing with external stakeholders.Process Improvements & Special Projects (20%)
Recommend and implement improvements and automation; participate in special projects tied to changing regulations or technologies.
Job Scope :
Conduct complex accounting tasks with judgment and minimal supervision
Act as a team contributor and cultural leader (Development, DEI, Innovation, Community Engagement)
Mentor junior team members and challenge existing processes for efficiency gains
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
2–4 years of relevant accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and SOX
Proven ability to prepare work papers, disclosures, and memos
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Effective with process improvement and leveraging technology
Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills
High professionalism and ethical standards
Preferred Qualifications :
MBA with Accounting/Finance concentration
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Public accounting experience
Utility or energy industry background (FERC/SEC/regulatory reporting)
Familiarity with AI and advanced analytical tools for accounting/finance
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