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    Accountant, Senior - Phoenix, United States - Knewin

    Knewin
    Knewin Phoenix, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description


    Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

    Summary

    Accountant, Senior / Consultant | T&D Accounting -

    Join us and take the lead in a wide array of advanced accounting and budget-related activities.

    As a valued member of our team, you'll have the autonomy to prepare intricate financial statements and management reports, applying your mastery of professional accounting standards while adhering to our established company policies and procedures.

    In this role, you'll thrive on tackling complex challenges of significant impact, whether it's maintaining accounts, enhancing systems, or strategically distributing costs.

    You will engage with senior-level staff and management across accounting and business units, making a tangible difference within our organization.


    What your day would be like:

    You are responsible for:
    Drive impactful solutions in a dynamic team environment
    Crafting innovative solutions aligned with organizational goals
    Tackle a spectrum of challenging tasks in account maintenance
    Utilize professional accounting skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency
    Resolve highly complex issues in account management, report preparation, and cost distribution
    Contribute to the seamless functioning of critical systems
    Collaborate closely with management, including executives, as a trusted advisor
    Provide invaluable insights on strategic policies and objectives
    Perform duties without appreciable direction Develop solutions for a variety of complex projects or functions
    Ensure solutions align with organizational objectives Solve highly complex problems in maintaining accounts or systems
    Prepare reports and distribute costs effectively Take responsibility for highly complex accounting and related activities
    Serve as a consultant to management, including Executive Management, on major matters pertaining to policies, plans, and objectives
    Minimum Requirements

    Accountant, Senior | T&D Accounting
    BS degree in accounting, finance or related field

    AND
    three (3) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Accounting Consultant | T&D Accounting
    BS degree in accounting, finance or related field

    PLUS
    five (5) years of experience ( two (2) years preferred within an electric-utility environment)

    OR
    an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Additional Requirements
    MBA, MS in Accounting and/or CPA certification

    preferred.
    Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
    Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively.
    Advanced knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing software programs (Microsoft Office).
    Major Accountabilities

    1) Design, develop and/or maintain financial, budgetary, regulatory, statistical and other management reports. Ensure reporting is accurate, complete, and meets customer requirements and needs. Lead or participate in the design and development of new reports.
    2) Analyze and/or reconcile accounts and reports of broad scope and high risk. Review reconciliations and reports of other department staff. Update and maintain financial systems and report applications. Recommend enhancements to improve system functionality, internal controls, process efficiencies and quality of reporting.
    3) Prepare journal vouchers and sensitive or complex billings and payments. May review and process inventory, fixed asset and other transactions. Review activity of other department staff.
    4) Provide direction in the resolution of outstanding items as needed.
    5) Assist and advise business units in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Perform research and produce ad hoc reporting as needed.
    6) Perform monthly analysis and prepare explanations of variances to budgets, forecasts and prior period actual results for areas of the company that may involve higher dollar volume business, be more volatile or that present more risk or exposure.
    7) Research, review or propose accounting treatment for complex transactions by applying generally accepted accounting principles, FERC regulations, and company accounting policies. Interpret changes in accounting rules and determine impact to company policies and/or practices. Assist in the development of related internal communications and policy/procedure updates.
    8) Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers. Respond to business unit inquiries or data requests from all levels management. Research and resolve more complex requests.

    Assist senior staff or management in the resolution of issues that require specialized expertise, urgency or have a significant financial or legal impact.

    Provide direction to department staff in the resolution of customer issues.
    9) Perform advanced or technical research activities in high impact areas of the business. Identify accounting or reporting issues and implement corrective action.
    10) Lead or participate in projects involving cross functional teams.

    May serve as functional expert on project teams addressing issues that have significant impact across multiple areas of the company.

    Export Compliance / EEO Statement


    This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S.

    Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S.

    Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

    For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

    Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment.

    It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

    This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

    For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster.

    Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster.

    View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

    Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

    FlexRole:


    This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present.

    Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work, but the ultimate decision is the company's.


    Employees will have two options to choose from:

    APS office based:
    The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.

    Home based:
    The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.
    *Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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