Senior Accountant

Citizens Energy Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan with company m­

Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA) with com­

Wellness Program

Adoption and tuition assistance

Employee Credit Union

PTO and Paid Holidays

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Citizens Energy Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to plan, execute, and monitor accounting functions, maintain records, perform ICA testing, and prepare journal entries, schedules and financial reports. The role requires collaboration across Trusts and with external stakeholders, and involves staying current with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and tax rulings.

It also includes coaching staff and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with accounting focus or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Strong analytical ability and knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with GAAP, regulatory accounting requirements (FERC, NARUC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct month-end close activities including preparing work papers, journal entries, schedules and financial reports.
• Perform ICA testing and internal control activities.
• Prepare tax filings and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide financial analysis and research to management; recommend improvements.
• Train and coach peers and associates on accounting processes.

Skills

Analytical ability

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy in written and numerical work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA, CIA, CMA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

General ledger software

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our team!

The successful candidate plans, executes, and monitors accounting functions as assigned including maintaining and safeguarding accounting records; conducting Internal Control Accountability (ICA) testing; performing account analysis and reconciliations; preparing journal entries, schedules, financial reports, and work papers; preparing tax returns and other reports for regulatory and governmental agencies; and preparing miscellaneous statistical reports. Incumbent is required to work cooperatively with employees throughout the Trusts, as well as external stakeholders and customers. Incumbent keeps abreast of the latest developments and techniques with respect to general accounting practices and standards (GAAP), regulatory accounting requirements (FERC, NARUC), tax rulings and computer knowledge. The Senior Accountant works with management to establish accounting methods and controls for new, changed, and/or complex business endeavors or transactions. The Senior Accountant recognizes the need for procedural change and improvement and initiates action to address. Incumbent provides analytical and research support to financial management, as well as training and coaching to Accountants, Associate Accountants, and non-accounting personnel in other departments involved in financial transactions.

Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Wellness Program
• Adoption and tuition assistance
• Employee Credit Union
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Minimum Salary: $68,300 (Grade 8)

Responsibilities

• Conducts month-end financial closing activities which consists of preparing & reviewing work papers, journal entries, schedules, financial reports, statistical reports, etc.
• Conducts internal control activities which includes review and cross-checks for accuracy, account analysis, account reconciliations, research & resolve reconciling items, and ICA testing, etc.
• Prepares, analyzes and reviews tax, regulatory, and governmental filings and reports as assigned. Conducts thorough review of own work; builds in cross-checks to forms and spreadsheets to ensure accuracy. Plans and provides for internal review and revision. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of final product.
• Conducts accounting and tax research and financial analysis. Reports findings and conclusions to management and makes recommendations.
• Monitors accounting and cross-functional processes during execution of day-to-day responsibilities. Recommends and initiates process improvement and procedural changes. Maintains current desk top procedures and process flows. Participates as requested on formal cross-functional business process improvement teams, information system upgrade teams, etc.
• Provides training, cross-check review, and coaching to peers, Accountants, and Associate Accountants. Responds to inquiries and requests from colleagues and stakeholders throughout the Trusts in a professional, prompt, and helpful manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a recognized college of Business Administration, preferably majoring in accounting and preferably including courses in accounting, auditing procedures, finance, business law, business administration and statistics; or possess unique knowledge and experience which qualifies candidate for the position.
• Must have at least three years experience in Accounting or Auditing work.
• Strong analytical ability and knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Able to apply the following independently:
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Communications
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Accuracy in both written and numerical work
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency with standard office software.
• Familiarity with general ledger and/or ERP systems commonly in use by large organizations.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CMA or MBA.
• General understanding of enterprise system data structure and data flow.
• Interpretation and presentation of financial statements.

Job Posting Deadline:Open Until Filled

Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.