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Accounting - Finance
Sr. Accountant Fixed Assets
Accounting - Finance
#627487
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Full job description
We have an opening in our Accounting and Finance department for an Sr. Accountant Fixed Assets. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).
This is a hybrid work opportunity. The Company feels that three shared days in the office and two days with the option of working remotely allows for both collaborative time and quiet space for deep work. Eligible employees for hybrid work are required to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There may be a need for additional office days based on specific business requirement.
Job Description
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Fixed Assets Manager, the Senior Accountant performs complex accounting work and/or directs the work of other accountants in support of accounting functions including Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Advances for construction, Contributions in aid of construction (CIAC).
Specific Responsibilities
Performs various day-to-day activities for maintaining Fixed Assets in the subledger.
Ensuring Asset additions, retirements, reclasses, and transfers are processed timely and accurately to the correct work orders.
Assist Fixed Asset accounting staff with reclasses, transfers, and miscellaneous adjustments.
Support national team on fixed assets tasks, ad-hoc requests, and special projects.
Audit work orders charges to ensure coding is correct.
Upon completion of the capital project, review classification of accounts for proper asset useful lives and depreciation.
Liaison with multi-departments for document support and project inquiries.
Ensure SOX compliance with key controls and accurate GAAP financial reporting, fulfilling internal and external reporting requirements.
Prepares journal entries and assists in month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting; posts, balances, and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Analyze accounting data in the capital asset system, subsidiary, and general ledger to review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies, taking action as appropriate.
Reconcile roll forwards of developer advances and CIAC accounting.
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure accuracy of accounting treatment and records.
Provide support for regulatory filings including Rate cases, WICA filings, PURA reporting.
Provide support for tax reporting including Repair Tax, Property taxes, and tax filing requests and tax audits support.
Prepare various audit schedules and provide documentation to auditors as necessary.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Detail oriented, ability to work independently, analytical and highly organized.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to perform simple to moderately complex accounting activities.
Skill in making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy, preparing clear, accurate and concise reports and correspondence.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Familiarity with JE Edwards E1 and/or PowerPlan is a plus.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Required Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or other related field.
Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Two to four years of professional level accounting experience.
Experience in Microsoft Excel and ERP financial accounting systems is desirable.
Compensation Type
Annual Salary
Compensation Range
Grade 8 - Salary
$87,720.00 - $157,896.00
Primary Work Location
93 West Main Street
Clinton, Connecticut, 06413
United States
Work Environment and Physical Demands Code
I - Indoor
EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We have an opening in our Accounting and Finance department for an Sr. Accountant Fixed Assets. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).
This is a hybrid work opportunity. The Company feels that three shared days in the office and two days with the option of working remotely allows for both collaborative time and quiet space for deep work. Eligible employees for hybrid work are required to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There may be a need for additional office days based on specific business requirement.
Job Description
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Fixed Assets Manager, the Senior Accountant performs complex accounting work and/or directs the work of other accountants in support of accounting functions including Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Advances for construction, Contributions in aid of construction (CIAC).
Specific Responsibilities
Performs various day-to-day activities for maintaining Fixed Assets in the subledger.
Ensuring Asset additions, retirements, reclasses, and transfers are processed timely and accurately to the correct work orders.
Assist Fixed Asset accounting staff with reclasses, transfers, and miscellaneous adjustments.
Support national team on fixed assets tasks, ad-hoc requests, and special projects.
Audit work orders charges to ensure coding is correct.
Upon completion of the capital project, review classification of accounts for proper asset useful lives and depreciation.
Liaison with multi-departments for document support and project inquiries.
Ensure SOX compliance with key controls and accurate GAAP financial reporting, fulfilling internal and external reporting requirements.
Prepares journal entries and assists in month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting; posts, balances, and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Analyze accounting data in the capital asset system, subsidiary, and general ledger to review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies, taking action as appropriate.
Reconcile roll forwards of developer advances and CIAC accounting.
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure accuracy of accounting treatment and records.
Provide support for regulatory filings including Rate cases, WICA filings, PURA reporting.
Provide support for tax reporting including Repair Tax, Property taxes, and tax filing requests and tax audits support.
Prepare various audit schedules and provide documentation to auditors as necessary.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Detail oriented, ability to work independently, analytical and highly organized.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to perform simple to moderately complex accounting activities.
Skill in making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy, preparing clear, accurate and concise reports and correspondence.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Familiarity with JE Edwards E1 and/or PowerPlan is a plus.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Required Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or other related field.
Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
Two to four years of professional level accounting experience.
Experience in Microsoft Excel and ERP financial accounting systems is desirable.
Compensation Type
Annual Salary
Compensation Range
Grade 8 - Salary
$87,720.00 - $157,896.00
Primary Work Location
93 West Main Street
Clinton, Connecticut, 06413
United States
Work Environment and Physical Demands Code
I - Indoor
EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
