Hybrid Operations Accountant: GAAP & Process Improvement

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking an Operations Accountant (SGL15) for a hybrid role potentially based in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Maine. The position applies accounting principles to record financial information and prepare reports for Summit and subsidiaries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 3 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel. Regulated utility accounting experience is a plus, with opportunities to contribute to audit readiness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting required.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience required.
• Regulated utility accounting a plus.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and complete both standard and complex journal entries in accordance with month-end close schedule pertaining to payroll and expenses.
• Prepare all entries in accordance with the deadlines per the close calendar.
• Perform trend analysis on accounts as assigned.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Initiate ideas for process improvements and engage in the successful implementation of those ideas.
• Prepare work in an organized and thorough manner ensuring ease of management review.
• Independently resolve issues.
• Work closely with the State Ops and FP&A departments on coding, research and questions.
• Work on special projects, engaging individuals within the department as well as externally to see initiatives to their completion.
• Prepare for and assist in completing annual audit including: Complete PBC schedules on a timely basis; Maintain accounting in compliance with GAAP and regulatory authorities; Respond to auditors' questions in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking an Operations Accountant (SGL15) for a hybrid role potentially based in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Maine. The position applies accounting principles to record financial information and prepare reports for Summit and subsidiaries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 3 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel. Regulated utility accounting experience is a plus, with opportunities to contribute to audit readiness and