Hybrid Operations Accountant — GAAP, Utilities

Summit Utilities; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Benefits

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking an Operations Accountant (SGL15) for a hybrid role that may be based out of any of our office locations in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Maine. This position applies accounting principles to record financial information and generate reports for Summit Utilities, Inc.

and its subsidiaries. Key duties include month-end close journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, trend analysis, audit support, and cross‑functional collaboration with FP&A and State Ops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Regulated utility accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel is 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

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking an Operations Accountant (SGL15) for a hybrid role that may be based out of any of our office locations in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Maine. This position applies accounting principles to record financial information and generate reports for Summit Utilities, Inc.

and its subsidiaries. Key duties include month-end close journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, trend analysis, audit support, and cross‑functional collaboration with FP&A and State Ops.