Hybrid Principal Accountant – Regulated Utilities

Summit Utilities, Inc.; Lawton (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Principal Accountant (SGL17) to serve as the go-to accounting expert within Shared Services and Operations, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and supporting month-end close with rigor and accuracy.

The role collaborates with FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to resolve issues, assist with regulatory filings, and participate in audits. Requires 7+ years of accounting experience; CPA preferred; Bachelor’s in accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge and financial analysis.
• Minimum 3 years in a regulated utility preferred, in regulatory or accounting roles.
• CPA or CPA candidacy is preferred; advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead with guidance the Shared Services & Operations Accounting team, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with research on GAAP rules and month-end close for various service and utility entities.
• Prepare or review balance sheet reconciliations and monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements.
• Support audits, regulatory rate filings, and cross‑functional coordination with FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical capability

Leadership

Communication

Integrity/Values

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Advanced degree preferred

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Job description

Summit Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Principal Accountant (SGL17) to serve as the go-to accounting expert within Shared Services and Operations, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and supporting month-end close with rigor and accuracy.

The role collaborates with FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to resolve issues, assist with regulatory filings, and participate in audits. Requires 7+ years of accounting experience; CPA preferred; Bachelor’s in accounting.