Accountant

AccountantSummaryTitle:AccountantID:122280Subsidiary:Liberty UtilitiesDepartment:Accounting & Finance & AuditLocation:Londonderry, NHCountry:United StatesZip/Postal Code:03053DescriptionOur vision is to be the utility company most admired by customers, communities and investors for our people, passion and performance.The Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions within the Company’s financial system. The Accountant is also responsible for assisting with the adherence to the book closing process and the financial analysis of results.Job Functions:

Adhering to the monthly book closing schedule including the processing of journal entries and analysis of accounts to accurately value accounts on the general ledger

Producing the monthly financial reporting package

Responsible for Intercompany billing and reconciliation of Intercompany accounts

Performing General Ledger account reconciliations

Performing regulatory reporting

Providing guidance to field operations on account coding of expenses

Supporting all internal units of the business including utility operations, regulatory and pricing, customer service, procurement and all administrative levels

Providing analysis of information for users of financial information

Providing solutions to business issues as well as embracing change as an essential component of performance

Completing special projects as needed e.g. support for audits, supporting regulatory rate cases

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting required

Work experience in the Utility industry a plus

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required

Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience

Ability to work in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal skills, professional presentation and the ability to communicate effectively.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) particularly in Excel required.

Understanding of regulatory accounting a plus

Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information and recognize significant variances, trends and irregularities

Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to problem solve by grasping the key drivers of issues and thinking through solutions that are effective and efficient

Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Ability to establish a high level of confidence with internal personnel and external contacts

Liberty Utilities is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse workforce as it values the knowledge, diversity and performance of our employees to make us a great company.​ All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration in employment or advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identify, citizenship, military or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.