Sr. Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for consistent and accurate recording of financial and month-end close transactions in accordance with GAAP, analyzing and reconciling GL account activity on a monthly basis, reviewing entries from Accounts Payable for accuracy and proper GL classification, preparing and managing fixed asset system and assisting in preparation of audit schedules. This position is a back-up for Accounts Payable and Senior Accountant – Treasury functions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in timely month-end close process including (but not limited to):
  
• Prepare and enter all journal entries, month-end accruals, and depreciation
  
• Account and reconcile fixed asset system to GL
  
• Review Accounts Payable input for accuracy, proper description and proper GL classification
  
• Review Purchase Orders for proper accrual and classification
  
• Analyze GL accounts for proper expense/revenue classifications
  
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and intercompany accounts
  
• Responsible for revenue accounting related to operating wind facility
  
• Responsible for reconciling the calculation of easement payments and lease obligations
  
• Serving as back-up for Accounts Payable, assisting as needed to meet department deadlines
  
• Assisting in impairment calculations as needed
  
• Responsible for preparation of audit schedules, reconciling schedules to support GL
  
• Cross train for Senior Accountant – Treasury to assist in treasury functions when needed
  
• Assisting Management with special projects and tasks as needed
  
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances
  
• Assist in preparation of various tax filing reporting requirements (e.g., EEL, GST, local taxes, annual surveys, etc.)
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, Public/Private experience preferred
  
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-company experience, such as (but not limited to) consolidation, foreign currency reporting, cash flows, partnership accounting
  
• System implementation experience a plus
  
• General knowledge of US tax regulations. Canadian tax regulation a plus
  

Skills/Abilities

• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  
• Strong Excel skills utilizing complex spreadsheets
  
• NetSuite, Sage/Timberline or Great Plains experience a plus, but not required
  
• Strong team player focused on organizational goals
  
• Strong communication skills (ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing)
  
• Strong interpersonal skills (ability to develop and maintain good relationships with others)
  
• Effectively prioritize workflow and stay on top of constantly changing priorities and projects