Accountant III

Florida Public Utilities Company; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in the United States is seeking an Accountant III to join our finance team. This hybrid role requires weekly onsite work in West Palm Beach, FL, Yulee, FL or Newark, DE, with responsibilities spanning monthly closes, journal entries, and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with five years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Five years' accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of utility accounting preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, oral and written.
• Ability to develop solutions for complex problems.
• Strong relationship building with operations and finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly financial statements with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinates monthly close and forecast with internal customers.
• Creates month-end reconciliations, variance analyses, and flux reviews.
• Leads internal and external audits for the unit.
• Acts as primary contact with operations for financial questions.
• Identifies process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
• Presents financial results in management meetings.
• Supports system upgrades and new financial implementations.
• Collaborates with other finance areas to meet deadlines.
• Participates in community involvement and safety initiatives.
• Handles other monthly accounting tasks.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

Career Opportunity

Position: Accountant III

Location: Hybrid With Weekly Onsite Work in our Newark, DE, Yulee, FL, or West Palm Beach, FL.

What makes us great…

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What you’ll be working on…

• Prepares monthly financial statements inclusive of creating journal entries, resolving issues, and reviewing the results with the respective internal customers.
• Communicates with key stakeholders to collect input and adjustments needed for the preparation, completeness and accuracy of the monthly financial close and periodic forecast.
• Creates and documents monthly account reconciliations, variance analysis (AvB, AvA, AvF) and flux analysis (review general ledger and research as needed).
• Leads the process for both internal and external audits for designated business unit.
• Acts as the primary point of contact with operations personnel to answer financial related questions and assist with resolving issues.
• Evaluates existing processes to identify opportunity for improvements.
• Participates in management meetings in a capacity of presenting financial results to business unit leaders.
• Provides support and testing for existing financial system upgrades as well as implementation of new financial systems.
• Contributes to cross departmental collaboration within other finance areas to help achieve timely filing goals as well as overall company growth.
• Participates in company efforts focused towards community involvement and safety.
• Other monthly tasks related to providing accounting services.

Who you are...

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Five years' experience in accounting
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of utility accounting preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and build strong partnerships with operations personnel, finance personnel, and other corporate departments
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
• Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects within expected timeframes
• CPA Preferred

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail].