Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monthly & Quarterly Close (30%)
  Support timely and accurate financial statement close; ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance; recommend control improvements.

• Reporting & Analysis (20%)
  Prepare financial reports and variance analyses; identify data trends, root causes, and propose enhancements; reconcile accounts.

• Collaboration & Communication (15%)
  Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, support planning/forecasting, and present financial insights to leadership.

• Audit & Regulatory Support (15%)
  Facilitate internal/external audits; respond to regulatory data requests, occasionally interfacing with external stakeholders.

• Process Improvements & Special Projects (20%)
  Recommend and implement improvements and automation; participate in special projects tied to changing regulations or technologies.

Job Scope:

• Conduct complex accounting tasks with judgment and minimal supervision

• Act as a team contributor and cultural leader (Development, DEI, Innovation, Community Engagement)

• Mentor junior team members and challenge existing processes for efficiency gains

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)

• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and SOX

• Proven ability to prepare work papers, disclosures, and memos

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Effective with process improvement and leveraging technology

• Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills

• High professionalism and ethical standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA with Accounting/Finance concentration

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Public accounting experience

• Utility or energy industry background (FERC/SEC/regulatory reporting)

• Familiarity with AI and advanced analytical tools for accounting/finance