Accountant (Utility Property) (Hybrid)

Title: Senior Accountant

Type: Contract on 1099

Term: 6-months or more (as per client mandate)

Job Summary Record, review and analyze utility construction and fixed asset transactions for the proper GAAP and FERC financial statement recording, reporting and rate recovery of Property, Plant & Equipment Investments and related accounts.

Develop fixed asset analyses, special reports and perform General Ledger reconciliation and analysis utilizing the Power Plant Fixed Asset System.

Support Utility Finance in developing 5 year plans, annual budgets including annual depreciation and amortization models.

Provide support for regulatory Base Rate Cases, Special Infrastructure and other regulatory filings as well as other ad hoc reports and analyses for internal and external clients, including BPU independent monitors.

Support all internal and external audit requests and reviews.

Develop Power Plant reports and queries. Collaborate with Power Plant Support, IT and Financial Systems Support to optimize the system and implement system and process improvements.

Perform ad hoc projects as necessary

Responsibilities :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory reporting standards.

Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries for the whole company in all aspects of general accounting

Prepares monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations

Accounting for Cash, Debt and Investments, etc.

Must have thorough knowledge of accounting methods, principals, practices and the ability to apply the knowledge.

Responsibilities also include analyzing financial statements, balance sheet and income statement.

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or CPA designation with a degree in related field.

5+ years or more of relevant accounting experience.

Knowledge of SAP.

Demonstrated accounting skills, PC skills, written and verbal communication skills and analytical abilities.

Advanced Excel skills utilizing V-lookup and pivot tables and advanced formulas

Demonstrated ability to work independently, accomplish tasks and resolve issues with a sense of urgency under tight timelines.

Other Responsibilities:

Schedules and disclosures required for inclusion in CLIENT’s annual Form 10K and quarterly 10Q’s as filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission

Schedules and disclosures required for inclusion in CLIENT’s annual FERC Form 1 as filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other filings with government oversight agencies.

The Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley internal control environment by ensuring proper controls environment and compliance.

Actual vs prior year analytics on various Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.

Provide support to the External Reporting Department to complete 10Q/K Notes, MD&A and Press Release Attachments.

Support Actual vs. Plan variance process by preparing monthly financial report and analysis and supporting schedules provided monthly to senior management.

Coordinate internal and external audit requests.

Desired:

Utility property accounting knowledge.

Knowledge with the Power Plant fixed asset system

CPA and/or advanced degree.

SAP experience in financial statements preparation and analysis.

Process automation experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27.03 - $30.01 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work from home

Physical Setting:

Office

Application Question(s):

What is your US Work Authorization ? Please specify. (Eg: US Citizen, US Green Card, H1-B, F1-OPT-EAD, GC-EAD, Asylum, TN-Visa, etc) (Auto declined if unspecified)

BS/MS Degree is Finance, Accounting or CPA ? Please specify.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Accounting with PP&E deep understanding: 5 years (Required)

Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Account reconciliation: 5 years (Required)

Financial analysis: 10 years (Required)

Accounting for Cash, Debt and Investments, etc.: 10 years (Required)

Balance Sheet, Income Stmt, Financial Stmts: 10 years (Required)

General accounting: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Newark, NJ 07102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark, NJ 07102