Senior Accountant - Utilities GAAP & Close Expert

Liberty Utilities; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

401k matching

Share plan

Leadership development

Volunteer days

Employee assistance

Achievement fund

Free parking

Wellness programs

Perks program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. in the United States is seeking an Accountant III to manage the accurate recording, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information for Liberty Utilities.

You will support month-end and year-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and collaborate with operations, regulatory, procurement, and finance teams under the Accounting Manager. This role ensures compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies; provides audit support, prepares

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in finance/accounting.
• Experience with GAAP and regulatory reporting.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries on closing schedules.
• Perform month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports.
• Investigate variances and unusual account activity.
• Support financial statement preparation and disclosures.
• Prepare balance sheet and GL account reconciliations.
• Monitor and resolve outstanding accounting issues.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analyses.
• Coordinate audit responses and support audit requests.

Skills

SAP

MS Excel

GAAP

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Independent & team-oriented

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. in the United States is seeking an Accountant III to manage the accurate recording, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information for Liberty Utilities.

You will support month-end and year-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and collaborate with operations, regulatory, procurement, and finance teams under the Accounting Manager. This role ensures compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company policies; provides audit support, prepares