Senior Accountant II (Energy Provider)

We are conducting a search for a experienced Senior Accountant II. The successful candidate will plan and direct the accounting activities of the Finance & Accounting department.

What You'll Do :

• Leads the financial close process, including preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements and ensures that the reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Responsible for month-end close tasks including review and approval of journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations including intercompany transactions.
• Conducts comprehensive financial analyses to identify specific causes of variances between year-to-date budget and year-to-date actuals; provides insightful reports to senior management.
• Collaborates with finance team to monitor cash flow and provide recommendations for investment decisions of excess cash.
• Provides guidance to the accounting team with the ability to answer accounting and financial questions by interpreting data and communicating financial information.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for independent auditors and facilitates / coordinates the audit fieldwork to ensure all information is provided and deadlines are met.
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return for multiple entities.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Assists with the coordination of Audit Committee agendas and actively participates in all quarterly committee meetings.
• Assists with board strategic initiatives involving accounting, financial reporting and tax planning.
• Maintains and evaluates current accounting practices and policies to minimize risk while ensuring continuous improvement that will meet current and future requirements.
• Drives efficiency of accounting and finance processes by automating, simplifying, or eliminating routine work.
• Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What You'll Bring :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.