Senior Accountant

Liberty; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Liberty Utilities is seeking an Accountant III to manage accurate recording, analysis, and reporting of financial information in support of month-end and year-end closes.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team.

Experience with SAP, Excel proficiency, and a high degree of accuracy are essential for success in a fast-paced energy utility environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent required.
• Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience considered an asset.
• Experience with SAP systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify trends, variances, and financial irregularities.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with closing schedules.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and schedules.
• Investigate and explain financial variances and unusual activity.
• Support financial statement preparation and disclosures.
• Prepare balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Monitor and resolve outstanding accounting issues and aged balances.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Support compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies, as applicable.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support accounting positions and financial results.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to operational and corporate departments.
• Assist business partners with expense coding and accounting treatment questions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis activities.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with the implementation of audit recommendations and control enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.
• Support automation initiatives and accounting system enhancements.
• Participate in special projects and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Accountant III is responsible for the accurate and timely recording, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information for Liberty Utilities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager or Senior Manager, this role supports month-end and year-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, regulatory reporting requirements, audit support, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The Accountant III works collaboratively with operations, regulatory, customer service, procurement, FP&A, and other finance teams to ensure financial integrity, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient execution of accounting processes.

Accountabilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with established closing schedules.


• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.


• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.


• Investigate and explain financial variances and unusual account activity.


• Support financial statement preparation and related disclosures


• Prepare balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.


• Monitor and resolve outstanding accounting issues and aged balances.


• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.


• Support compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies, as applicable.


• Maintain appropriate documentation to support accounting positions and financial results.


• Provide accounting guidance and support to operational and corporate departments.


• Assist business partners with expense coding and accounting treatment questions.


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis activities.


• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.


• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests.


• Assist with the implementation of audit recommendations and control enhancements.


• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.


• Support automation initiatives and accounting system enhancements.


• Participate in special projects and finance transformation initiatives.

Education and Experience

• University - Bachelor degree or equivalent


• Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience considered an asset.


• Experience with SAP systems preferred.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications


• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to identify trends, variances, and financial irregularities.


• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Compensation Data

Full base salary range $85,000.00- $115,000.00 per year *Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Our purpose sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric


• Integrity


• Entrepreneurial


• Teamwork


• Owner mindset


• Outcome focused


• Continuous learning

What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy


• 401k Plan with matching


• Share purchase/match plan


• Leadership Development Program


• Volunteer paid days off


• Employee Assistance Program


• Achievement fund


• Free parking


• Variety of Health & Wellness programs


• Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.