Job Description

The SeniorAccountant reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible forconsistent and accurate recording of financial and month-end close transactionsin accordance with GAAP, analyzing and reconciling GL account activity on amonthly basis, reviewing entries from Accounts Payable for accuracy and properGL classification, preparing and managing fixed asset system and assisting inpreparation of audit schedules. This position is a back-up for Accounts Payableand Senior Accountant – Treasury functions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in timely month-end close process including (but not limited to):
• Prepare and enter all journal entries, month-end accruals, and depreciation
• Account and reconcile fixed asset system to GL
• Review Accounts Payable input for accuracy, proper description and proper GL classification
• Review Purchase Orders for proper accrual and classification
• Analyze GL accounts for proper expense/revenue classifications
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and intercompany accounts
• Responsible for revenue accounting related to operating wind facility
• Responsible for reconciling the calculation of easement payments and lease obligations
• Serving as back-up for Accounts Payable, assisting as needed to meet department deadlines
• Assisting in impairment calculations as needed
• Responsible for preparation of audit schedules, reconciling schedules to support GL
• Cross train for Senior Accountant – Treasury to assist in treasury functions when needed
• Assisting Management with special projects and tasks as needed
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances
• Assist in preparation of various tax filing reporting requirements (e.g., EEL, GST, local taxes, annual surveys, etc.)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, Public/Private experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-company experience, such as (but not limited to) consolidation, foreign currency reporting, cash flows, partnership accounting
• System implementation experience a plus
• General knowledge of US tax regulations. Canadian tax regulation a plus

Skills/Abilities

• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills utilizing complex spreadsheets
• NetSuite, Sage/Timberline or Great Plains experience a plus, but not required
• Strong team player focused on organizational goals
• Strong communication skills (ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing)
• Strong interpersonal skills (ability to develop and maintain good relationships with others)
• Effectively prioritize workflow and stay on top of constantly changing priorities and projects