Accountant (Staff II/Staff III/ Senior Staff)

ACCOUNTANT (Staff II – Senior Staff)

SUMMARY: Provides professional accounting support for STP to ensure that the financial transactions of the Company's operations are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in compliance with regulatory, state and federal requirements. Receives, researches, and responds to written, oral, or telephone requests for accounting, financial, or tax information from sources either internal or external to the company.

Sr. levels also serve as a monthly close coordinator and provide coaching to less experienced employees.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or comparable degree (Required). Accounting degree is preferred.

Master’s degree in accounting or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or qualified to sit for CPA exam (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

Staff II: 2 Years + full-time experience acquired in a broad range of operations such as Accounting, SOX, Project Controls, Budgeting, Finance, etc., Public Utility and 'Big Four' or other public accounting experience (Required)

Staff III: 5 Years + full-time experience acquired in a broad range of operations such as Accounting, SOX, Project Controls, Budgeting, Finance, etc., Public Utility and 'Big Four' or other public accounting experience (Required)

Sr Staff: 8 years + full-time experience acquired in a broad range of operations such as Accounting, S-OX, Project Controls, Budgeting, Finance, etc., Public Utility and 'Big Four' or other public accounting experience (Required)

Experience in accounting for benefit plans is preferred.

Experience with institutional investments is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures that the financial transactions of the Company's operations are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in compliance with regulatory, state, and federal requirements.

Creates, updates, and controls contents of accounting files.

Creates, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, manuals, charts, lists, guides, and forecasts.

Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles account balances/activity; prepares variances analysis and projections.

Analyzes information and collects and cross-references supporting documentation to prepare (manually or electronically) accounting schedules, documents, reports, and/or journal entries; prepares memorandums or other written correspondence as needed.

Provides information, reports, and forms to auditors, shareholders, various governmental agencies, and other outside organizations; ensures proper retention of company records.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accept Emergency Response Organization (ERO) position as needed.

Accept outage position as needed.

Receive, research and respond to written, oral or telephone requests for accounting, financial or tax information from sources either internal or external to the company.

Research accounting, tax and regulatory issues and corporate policies & develop appropriate recommendations.

Comply with NRC Fatigue Rules, STP policies and procedures, accounting policies and guides and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.

Strong knowledge of Accounting Theory and Principles.

Ability to read and interpret accounting codes and tax laws; good analytical abilities.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Ability and flexibility to adapt to new situations, exercise sound judgement and work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.

Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.

Travel may be required Normal office environment.

May be required to carry a phone.
Posting closes January 23, 2020