Accountant II: Financial Close & Regulatory Reporting

Liberty; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (Liberty) seeks an Accountant II/III to support month‑end close, financial reporting, and audits for Liberty Utilities.

You’ll work with operations, regulatory, procurement, FP&A and other finance teams to ensure financial integrity and compliance with US GAAP and SOX where applicable. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Experience with SAP systems preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify trends, variances, and financial irregularities
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with established closing schedules.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Investigate and explain financial variances and unusual account activity.
• Support financial statement preparation and related disclosures
• Prepare balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Monitor and resolve outstanding accounting issues and aged balances.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Support compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies, as applicable.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support accounting positions and financial results.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to operational and corporate departments.
• Assist business partners with expense coding and accounting treatment questions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis activities.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with the implementation of audit recommendations and control enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Support automation initiatives and accounting system enhancements.
• Participate in special projects and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Journal entries and reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (Liberty) seeks an Accountant II/III to support month‑end close, financial reporting, and audits for Liberty Utilities.

You’ll work with operations, regulatory, procurement, FP&A and other finance teams to ensure financial integrity and compliance with US GAAP and SOX where applicable. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.