Accountant II: Utilities Financial Reporting

Liberty; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; 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

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty Utilities, is seeking an Accountant II/III to manage accurate financial recording, analysis, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.

You will support month-end close, audit processes, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure financial integrity and process improvement. The role emphasizes adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and internal controls, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and system enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience considered an asset.
• 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

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty Utilities, is seeking an Accountant II/III to manage accurate financial recording, analysis, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.

You will support month-end close, audit processes, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure financial integrity and process improvement. The role emphasizes adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and internal controls, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and system enhancements