Accountant 1

Position Summary:

Performs account reconciliations and associated financial analysis, technical accounting research to determine proper implementation of accounting standards and prepares various auditing schedules. Prepares, analyzes, and distributes financial reports using Excel, Workiva, and other reporting tools.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Prepares journal entries with minimal assistance and has a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Performs general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of data, and documents and follows up on anomalies or outstanding items.

Prepares, analyzes and distributes various financial and statistical reports, to include variance explanations utilizing cost tracing and root-cause analysis.

Prepares schedules and supporting documents for annual external audit.

Updates department workpapers and able to follow established processes and desktop procedures.

Monitors benchmarks and analyzes variances to those benchmarks.

Evaluates and recommends policies and procedures that comply with accounting and financial regulatory bodies.

Performs technical accounting research and able to write position papers to ensure documentation of recommended accounting.

Prepares and updates desktop procedures, including flow charting and similar processes, while assessing current processes and recommending process improvements.

Communicates, both in writing and verbally, to all levels of CPS Energy and external parties on theory and concepts that impact the organization.

Provides a high degree of service to *** internal customers by responding to financial and operating questions.

Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related field from an accredited university.

Basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization.

Ability to set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions.

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.

Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office.

Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an accountant in field supporting and providing technical and analytical solutions.

Experience with SAP, PeopleSoft, Hyperion or other enterprise-wide systems.

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EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.