What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant / Sr. Accountant, FP&A position at EPCOR?
Highlights of the job
Join our team at EPCOR Utilities Inc. as an Accountant/Financial Analyst II, where you'll drive financial success through insightful analysis, month-end reconciliation, and strategic recommendations. You'll navigate GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory impacts, enhance forecasting tools, and support key corporate initiatives. With a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA certification, and 2 years of experience, you'll bring comprehensive accounting knowledge, software expertise, and a positive, can-do attitude. Thrive independently, multi-task under pressure, and adapt in a dynamic environment. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your growth!
What you’d be responsible for
- Act as primary finance support and business partner by providing variance analysis and business recommendations based on monthly income statement analysis.
- Prepare month-end reconciliation and collect various accounting data necessary to prepare journal entries.
- Understand the key drivers of financial results in order to provide insightful reporting and analysis.
- Understand impact of GAAP, IFRS, and Regulatory rules on financial statements.
- Assist in the design, implementation, and enhancement of financial forecasting tools and processes.
- Provide objective analytical support to help influence and reinforce business decisions.
- Identify trends, advise Senior Leadership, and recommend actions based on sound analysis.
- Understand revenue and expense forecasts and inputs during annual budget and forecasting processes.
- Provide income statement analysis and insight regarding trends and opportunities.
- Represent FP&A on key corporate initiatives to support the growth of the business.
- Ad hoc projects.
What’s required to be successful
- CPA Required for Sr. Accountant
- Minimum of 2 years of finance experience, 5 for Sr. Accountant
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting concepts; fully understands complex regulatory accounting, more specifically, GAAP, IFRS, complex regulatory accounting policies and practices
- Experience with Adaptive Insights, Oracle, or other large budget and accounting software
- Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
- Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems
- Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to be flexible and operate in an ambiguous, structured but changing environment
Other important facts about this job
As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.
Headquartered in Glendale, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.
Please note the following information:
- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.
- Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.
EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.