Financial Accountant

Tenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, an organization that’s adept in natural gas and power marketing, power management, development and acquisition of generation assets, operation of power plants and more.

Position Summary:

The Financial Accountant will be an integral part of the monthly financial reporting process. As part of this process, the Financial Accountant will prepare reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and internal and regulatory reports.  This position will have a high level of interaction with other departments to understand how trade and contract terms impact financial statement results.

Essential Job Functions:

• Daily accounting tasks, such as payment entries, database entries, and journal entries
• Prepare tax and regulatory filings
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and financial analyses

• Prepare assigned journal entries and associated supporting schedules

• Assist with various internal and external audits
• Communicate with employees and management at all levels on issues related to accounting procedures and processes to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Prepare and update various management reports, typically in spreadsheets
• Develop a strong understanding of internal trading and settlement applications and the electricity settlement process to assist with preparation and review of invoices, statements and reconciliations

• Demonstrate an understanding of key accounting concepts and processes relevant to the accuracy and timeliness of reporting and proactively report potential issues to supervisor

• Other projects as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task; prioritize and organize a variety of tasks
• Detail oriented
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Desire to learn and understand the electric power industry

Benefits:

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below:

• Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
• Health/dependent care flex accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Charitable giving program
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness programs

Tenaska is an equal opportunity employer.