Accountant I - III

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 Revenue Accountant works with our billing, customer care, IT, regulatory and finance departments as part of a highly collaborative team to provide the timely and accurate recording of financial information within the accounting system. The Revenue Accountant will provide monthly trends and variances reports, reconcile accounts, participate in the financial closing process, and comply with financial policies and internal controls. This position will also manage compliance with SEC, GAAP, FERC and various state regulatory requirements. An understanding of utility financial and operational activities and the ability to communicate effectively will be vital to succeed in this position.

Accountabilities

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.
* Maintain financial databases and reporting systems. Prepare analysis and financial reporting for internal management purposes.
* 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.
* Analyze monthly data and rate structures to ensure we are capturing and reporting all revenues appropriately.
* Support all units of business including billing, operations, regulatory, and customer service functions. Provide guidance to field operations regarding proper account coding. Seek ways to continuously improve processes and reliability.
* Assist the Director and/or VP, Finance & Administration by completing tasks and reports as needed and contribute to the success of the department by seeking ways to improve procedures and processes.

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.
* Understanding of ASC606 revenue recognition principles
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general accounting software knowledge is necessary.
* 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... 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.