Principal Accountant – Hybrid/Remote, Shared Services

Summit Utilities; Mountain Grove (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Benefits package

Job summary

Summit Utilities is seeking a Principal Accountant (SGL17) to serve the Shared Services and Operations Accounting team. You will review and approve journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close for service, debt holding, and utility entities.

You will collaborate with FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering and Program Management to research operating results, assist with audits and regulatory filings, and contribute to system improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in a regulated utility.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; advanced degree preferred; CPA/candidate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement reporting.
• Leadership and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead journal entries and reconciliations; Month-end close for service, debt holding, and utility entities.
• Support audits; coordinate with FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering and PM to resolve issues.
• Assist with regulatory rate filings and data requests.
• Provide training and become primary systems knowledge owner; lead resolution of system issues.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Advanced degree

CPA or CPA candidate

Job description

Summit Utilities is seeking a Principal Accountant (SGL17) to serve the Shared Services and Operations Accounting team. You will review and approve journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close for service, debt holding, and utility entities.

You will collaborate with FP&A, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering and Program Management to research operating results, assist with audits and regulatory filings, and contribute to system improvements.