Accounting Consultant | Financial Reporting

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage complex financial reporting, analysis and regulatory support. The role involves preparing detailed financial reports, billings and rate case studies, with deep GAAP knowledge and a strong ability to collaborate with executive leadership.

The position emphasizes analytical rigor, cross-functional coordination and adherence to FERC/ACC requirements, contributing to policy development and regulatory strategy in a hybrid

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Five years of experience (two within electric-utility environment) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory (GAAP), FERC and ACC requirements, and working knowledge of accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with Executive management.
• Must possess a broad business perspective, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal, communication and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of accurate and timely financial reports that are highly complex, participant billings, rate case studies and responds to information requests.
• Analyzes and reconciles a variety of accounts and reports that are highly complex, and maintains financial reporting systems.
• Performs a variety of highly complex economic studies to evaluate a range of standard business issues, proposals and alternatives.
• Models financial activity to produce a variety of highly complex corporate financial targets and forecasts.
• Supports regulatory and competitive strategies, analysis and findings.
• Contributes to the development of department policies and procedures, accounting manuals and FERC regulations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

FERC & ACC compliance

Analytical & problem solving

Executive communication

Broad business perspective

Education

BS degree in accounting, finance or related field

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Work is performed without appreciable direction. Develops solutions to a variety of complex projects or functions, ensuring that solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Performs a variety of highly complex duties in account maintenance, requiring the application of professional accounting techniques. Solves highly complex problems in maintaining accounts or systems, preparing reports and in the distribution of costs. Responsible for accounting and related activities where such functions are highly complex. Serves as a consultant to management, which may include Executive Management, on major matters pertaining to policies, plans and objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
• PLUS five years of experience (2 years preferred within an electric-utility environment) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory (GAAP), FERC and ACC requirements, and working knowledge of accounting and related systems.
• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with Executive management.
• Must possess a broad business perspective, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal, communication and consulting skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

• MBA, MS in Accounting or CPA certification.
• Strong preference for cash flow experience.
• Strong preference for benefits accounting experience.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120 ) (collectively, U.S. Export Control Laws). Therefore, this position requires applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants for this position will be required to confirm their U.S. person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

Major Accountabilities

• Prepares a variety of accurate and timely financial reports that are highly complex, participant billings, rate case studies and responds to information requests.
• Analyzes and reconciles a variety of accounts and reports that are highly complex, and maintains financial reporting systems.
• Perform a variety of highly complex economic studies to evaluate a range of standard business issues, proposals and alternatives.
• Models financial activity to produce a variety of highly complex corporate financial targets and forecasts.
• Supports regulatory and competitive strategies, analysis and findings.
• Contributes to the development of department policies and procedures, accounting manuals and FERC regulations.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid

Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.