Hybrid Senior Accounting Consultant – Energy & Utilities

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 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