Accountant II

• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews asset depreciation calculations. Assures adherence to regulations.  Analyzes results and prepares variance analysis / explanations according to company policy and practices.
• Works with regional finance teams, operational representatives and corporate accounting to deliver effective analysis of actual results.  Analyzes asset viability and accounting for expenditures or rate case filing requirements.
• Assists in ensuring accuracy of financial statements and technical compliance to US GAAP, Regulatory bodies, Internal Controls, and Company policy by review, verification and analysis. Participates in directing the monthly close process towards complete accuracy.
• Provide through analysis and collaboration with business partners, understands business requirements and/or operational issues that may impact the financial statement and incorporates them as appropriate.
• Analyzes balance sheet accounts to ensure all items are clearly identified, aged, and have support to stand on their own.  Performs key account analysis and/or prepares key account reconciliations.
• Conducts and analyzes special studies and develops or recommends accounting or rate case analysis / reporting methods and procedures.  Performs more complex analysis on accounting issues as needed.
• Compiles or assists in preparing schedules which analyze account activity on a quarterly and year-end basis which are incorporated into internal and external reporting.
• Compiles data and assists in the annual audit and to create financial statements and schedules to be included in annual commission reports for assigned states.  Provides technical expertise for regulatory and accounting matters.
• Identifies and helps develop process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of current activities. Conducts individual mentoring and group training on these new processes as well as current processes to ensure compliance. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Able to prepare, analyze, and accurately present financial capital asset data and depreciation for a complex entity or multiple entities, working with a fixed asset sub-ledger and general ledger.
• Proven Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to translate financial issues. Excellent quantitative, analytical, systemic and problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn very quickly, with little direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building, and decision making.
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to work effectively with all levels throughout the organization and across functional lines.  Strong management skills for planning, organizing and communication.  Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information according to Company policies.
• Be viewed as a credible source of Accounting / Finance

 
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 Phoenix, 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.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.