Regulatory Reporting Accountant | GAAP, Audits & Compliance

Central States Water Resources; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Water Resources is seeking a Regulatory Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations for a large public utility. The role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Compliance to prepare filings, reconcile accounts, and analyze data.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 2–4 years of experience in a regulated setting, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support periodic regulatory reports, schedules, and filings.
• Ensure regulatory reporting accuracy and completeness with documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement required accounting/reporting updates.
• Maintain organized documentation supporting regulatory submissions and audits.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting activities.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Skills

GAAP

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP/financial reporting systems

Job description

Central States Water Resources is seeking a Regulatory Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations for a large public utility. The role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Compliance to prepare filings, reconcile accounts, and analyze data.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 2–4 years of experience in a regulated setting, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and excellent