Senior Accountant
Bridgeport, CT, US, 06606
Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and analyzing accurate and meaningful financial data and assisting operational managers with interpretation of financial results for operating subsidiary. Senior Accountant must have a broad- based knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Principal Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly financial reports including but not limited to Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows
• Prepare applicable sections of monthly management financial report
• Identify and resolve on a timely basis unusual account movement through the preparation and/or review of general ledger account activities through analysis of variances. Senior Accountant is responsible for communicating unusual transactions to the Controller
• Ensure that all required monthly activity is properly posted to the general ledger in order to prepare and analyze monthly financial results
• Assist operational managers in identifying operational variances to both current year budget and prior year actual results
• Prepare quarterly bondholders’ reports
• Prepare annual budget for applicable subsidiary
• Prepare annual audited financial statements with applicable footnotes and assist with external auditors
• Prepare annual regulatory reports
• Assist in the research of applicability of Accounting Standards
• Assist in the preparation of rate case applications
• Assist Controller in identifying “value added” opportunities for the Accounting department to better service its customers
Preferred Requirements
- Five years accounting experience or equivalent required.
- Extensive experience with Excel (pivot tables, VLookup's, links) a must.
- Experience with SAP, Word and Power Point required.
- Knowledge of Business Objects and FASB database.
- Utility industry a plus.
Education/Certifications
- BA or BS degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA highly preferred.
Salary
• After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).
• Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual salary range of $95,000 - $105,000
Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury