What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant, Corporate Accounting - General Accounts position at Consolidated Edison Company of New York?
Overview
The Accountant will perform functions necessary to maintain and update the Companys accounting books and records, which include preparing monthly journal entries and various account analyses. Responsible for preparing various reports and analyses in compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities- Perform functions necessary to maintain and update the accounting books and records, prepare journal entries, financial reports, and analyses in compliance with applicable accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and/or assist in preparation of various information for reporting, budgets, rate cases, audits and other studies as directed.
- Under the direction of the accounting supervisor, will review work of the group for accuracy and compliance with Company procedures and internal controls.
- Assist the accounting supervisor in the supervision, control, and follow up of other department activities.
- Independently perform research and analyses.
- Perform special projects and other related assignments as needed, for both internal and external contacts.
- Perform other related to tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline and 2 years of full-time work experience
- At least 2 years of full-time work experience in Accounting or related field. Required and
- Familiarity with Oracle business suite. Preferred
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. and
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities and
- Friendly and service-oriented and
- Demonstrated analytical skills and
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
- Driver's License Required
- Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift
- Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to use hands for entire shift
- Must be able to read small print and symbols.
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf