The Senior Accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for consistent and accurate recording of financial and month-end close transactions in accordance with GAAP, analyzing and reconciling GL account activity on a monthly basis, reviewing entries from Accounts Payable for accuracy and proper GL classification, preparing and managing fixed asset system and assisting in preparation of audit schedules. This position is a back-up for Accounts Payable and Senior Accountant Treasury functions.
Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting in timely month-end close process including (but not limited to):
Prepare and enter all journal entries, month-end accruals, and depreciation
Account and reconcile fixed asset system to GL
Review Accounts Payable input for accuracy, proper description and proper GL classification
Review Purchase Orders for proper accrual and classification
Analyze GL accounts for proper expense/revenue classifications
Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and intercompany accounts
Responsible for revenue accounting related to operating wind facility
Responsible for reconciling the calculation of easement payments and lease obligations
Serving as back-up for Accounts Payable, assisting as needed to meet department deadlines
Assisting in impairment calculations as needed
Responsible for preparation of audit schedules, reconciling schedules to support GL
Cross train for Senior Accountant Treasury to assist in treasury functions when needed
Assisting Management with special projects and tasks as needed
Analyze budget-to-actual variances
Assist in preparation of various tax filing reporting requirements (e.g., EEL, GST, local taxes, annual surveys, etc.)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
5-7 Years Of Accounting Experience, Public/Private Experience Preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-company experience, such as (but not limited to) consolidation, foreign currency reporting, cash flows, partnership accounting
System implementation experience a plus
General knowledge of US tax regulations. Canadian tax regulation a plus
Skills/Abilities
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills