Financial Consultant

Job Title: Financial Consultant

Location: Remote - must sit within 300 miles outside of Knoxville, TN

Contract Duration: 12 months

Compensation: $35-$40/Hour

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Consultant to join our client, a leading utility provider. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in utility accounting, contract review, financial analysis and reporting, journal entry preparation, and FERC & fixed asset management. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utility Accounting: Manage and oversee accounting processes specific to the utility industry, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Contract Review: Review and analyze contracts to ensure financial terms are accurate and beneficial to the company.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct thorough financial analysis and prepare detailed reports to support decision-making processes.
• Journal Entry Preparation: Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• FERC & Fixed Asset Management: Maintain and manage fixed asset records in compliance with FERC regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in utility accounting and financial consulting.
• FERC regulations and fixed asset management experience
• Proven experience in contract review and financial analysis.
• Maximo or Oracle EBS Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or other relevant certification.
• Experience working in the utility industry.