at Liberty Utilities (Canada) Corp in Joplin, Missouri, United States
Job Description
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Purpose
The Accountant will perform accounting functions as necessary to collect, calculate, analyze, and present the Company's fuel and energy costs for the regulated gas and electric utilities, with primary focus on the gas utilities. This requires the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment under demanding time constraints; understand and discuss fundamental accounting concepts; and ensure a high level of compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and SEC, GAAP, FERC, and variance state regulatory requirements.
Accountabilities
Track fuel inventory levels and calculate cost of fuel consumed for the electric and gas utilities.
Actively participate in the monthly financial closing process by performing analysis, managing data, communicating with accounting and other staff, preparing journal entries, reviewing financial data, and performing account reconciliations.
Calculate and track fuel adjustment clause (FAC) over-under balances for multiple jurisdictions, for the electric utility.
Track purchase gas cost adjustment (PGA) over-under balances for multiple jurisdictions, for the gas utilities.
Coordinate and analyze internal (SOX) controls under the direction of management. Work closely with internal and external auditors.
Support regulatory filings, responses to regulatory data requests, and preparation of ad hoc analysis and reporting for regulatory compliance purposes.
Assist with budget versus actual analysis.
Support other units of business including operations and regulatory functions. Provide guidance to operations regarding proper account coding.
Education and Experience
BS Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) is required.
Advanced analytical skills and demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory and principles is required.
High level of personal computer skills is required, especially with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with accounting software required.
Work experience in a highly regulated industry preferred.
Ability to work under demanding time constraints with firm deadlines
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billionof assets across North America and internationally.
For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global, Act Local" business model.
What we offer
Company funded Pension program
401k with Company match
Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all... For full info follow application link.
We are 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. Our Company strives to provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. As part of our commitment, we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify the HR Representative.
