Manager of Operations Accounting

Summit Utilities, Inc.; Kansas; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A natural gas utility company in Kansas seeks a Manager of Operations Accounting. The role includes managing accounting functions, ensuring GAAP compliance, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting, extensive experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers remote work flexibility across several states and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of accounting experience required.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Utility or similar industry experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage operating cost and related accounting processes.
• Lead, mentor, and train direct reports.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

High attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Meticulous analytical capability

Knowledge of GAAP

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Consult with management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Oracle EBS

Microsoft Excel

SAP S4/Hana

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Manager of Operations Accounting from the Company Summit Utilities, Inc., this latest Manager of Operations Accounting job vacancy is located in the city Kansas located in the country United States. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree. Job Vacancies in this Accounting field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2025; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2025, Oklahoma 2022 and 2025 and Missouri 2025. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2025 America's Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for a Manager of Operations Accounting with the opportunity to work remote from AR, OK, MO, TX, TN, LA, KS, FL, SC, or ME.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Accounting Manager will be responsible for the accounting functions for Summit Utilities, Inc. This role will report to the Director of Operations Accounting and will work closely with other groups including FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering and Program Management and other operations departments. The position will ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and FERC accounting standards and look for opportunities to improve processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage operating cost and related accounting processes, ensuring accurate, complete and timely recording of entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead, mentor and train direct reports including setting goals.
• Update and maintain month end close schedule; identify efficiencies and enhancements.
• Review and approve journal entries in accordance with month end close schedules.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with month end close schedules.
• Review monthly expense trending reports with staff, ensuring expenses are aligned with expectations.
• Work with FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering and Program Management to research and resolve any issues with operating results.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual utility commission regulatory reporting.
• Assist with regulatory rate filings including data requests.
• Assist with interim and year-end audits.
• Ad hoc projects assigned by the Director of Operations Accounting.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's in accounting required.
• At least 8 years of accounting experience required.
• Management experience a plus.
• Utility or similar industry experience a plus.
• CPA a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and meticulous analytical capability.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to implement changes accounting guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work in a remote office environment.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the administrative aspects of middle management in a corporation including assisting in setting and communicating goals, delegating, providing feedback to employees, handling employee issues, and providing employee recognition.
• Business partner mentality with ability to educate basic financial concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives.
• Ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis with the proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts and data in an understandable manner to all levels of management and staff.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Oracle EBS, GL Wand, Smartview, PBCS and/or SAP S4/Hana a plus.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.