General Accountant

Overview

Our company is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of our company is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

We offer a hybrid work schedule, competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

Position Purpose

Accounting is responsible for the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ accounting activities as well as providing information to support internal and external financial reporting. The accounting group’s primary responsibilities include:

• Recording journal entries to appropriately capture all transactions and estimates necessary for complete and accurate financial information
• Reconciling all of the Company’s balance sheet accounts
• Preparing complete and accurate financial statements under US GAAP and other applicable standards, as well as providing financial information to support internal reporting for management
• Designing, implementing, and executing internal controls over financial reporting
• Supporting the Company’s strategic initiatives and providing accounting, financial, and business insights
• Keeping current on all standard setting activities, including accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability

The General Accountant works across the accounting group as well as with other groups in the Company to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting. The General Accountant will demonstrate strong technical and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a collaborative environment as a member of a high performing accounting team.

We are seeking individuals who are ambitious and wanting to increase their skill set and are eager to learn. This is a very stable, promotable role with a huge upside for growth.

Principal Responsibilities

Time %

Responsibilities

55%

Accounting operations:

• Perform accounting activities for the company and its subsidiaries including monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities and related journal entries, reconciliations, and roll forwards
• Ensure transactions are recorded completely and accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate financial reporting for external publication as well as internal management decision making and analysis
• Provide financial and accounting information in a timely manner to support the Company’s ongoing regulatory activities
• Responsible for the Company’s inter-company billing process, including monthly service company invoices
• Work closely with other departments, including finance and regulatory, to ensure that all relevant information has been considered in the financial statements and general ledger
• Provide timely information and insight related to the accounting consequences of regulatory initiatives or strategic investments
• Work with the Company’s external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Provide support for regulatory reviews and audits

35%

Reporting:

• Prepare financial statements and other financial reports in accordance with various accounting and reporting standards, including US GAAP, and SEC
• Support the Company’s sustainability reporting efforts, through preparation and review of information included in internal and external reports
• Prepare internal reports analyze actual results as well as budget comparisons
• Provide support for the Company’s annual operating and capital budgets

10%

Internal controls:

• Perform internal control activities and ensure that key controls are operating effectively and that any identified deficiencies are remediated in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls
• Develop a solid understanding of the Company’s accounting systems and leverage that understanding to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, controls, and/or interaction with other groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• 2-4 years of accounting experience or equivalent
• Excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hampton, NH 03842

Salary : $70,000 - $78,000