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Liberty

Accountant II, Property

Londonderry, NH · Hybrid

$62K - $82K/yr

Essential skills include a strong knowledge of utility accounting principles, experience with financial systems, analytical abilities, and proficiency in regulatory frameworks, ability to analyze ...

Utilities International

Management Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $130K/hr

Ideal candidates will have a 4-year degree, accounting or business preferred, and a thorough knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting processes, information technology concepts, and utility ...

Otter Tail Power

Accountant I

Fergus Falls, MN · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, utility accounting, and reporting. This position will report to the Manager ...

Otter Tail Power Company

Accountant I

Fergus Falls, MN · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, utility accounting, and reporting. This position will report to the Manager ...

Otter Tail Corporation

Accountant I

Fergus Falls, MN · On-site

$54K - $72K/yr

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, utility accounting, and reporting. This position will report to the Manager ...

LHH US

Asset Accounting Manager

Portland, OR

$115K - $160K/yr

Utility accounting experience highly preferred or someone with Big-4/Large Regional accounting firm experience with exposure to a variety of clients If you're looking for a true leadership ...

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How much do utility accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for utility accounting in the United States is $95,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is utility accounting?

A Utility Accounting job involves managing financial transactions, records, and reporting for utility companies, such as electricity, water, and gas providers. Responsibilities typically include tracking revenues, expenses, billing, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate financial statements. Professionals in this role analyze utility costs, monitor budgets, and support financial planning to maintain efficient operations. Strong knowledge of industry regulations and accounting principles is essential for success in this field.

What does a typical day look like for someone in utility accounting?

A typical day in Utility Accounting involves preparing and analyzing financial statements, tracking utility revenues and expenditures, processing invoices, and ensuring regulatory compliance for reporting purposes. Professionals often collaborate with operations, engineering, and customer service teams to reconcile billing records and address discrepancies. There may be periods of increased workload during month-end or year-end closing activities. Utility accountants frequently use both general and industry-specific software to manage complex data and streamline financial processes, making attention to detail and adaptability key for success in this dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in utility accounting, and why are they important?

To thrive in Utility Accounting, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and experience with accounting principles—often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard accounting software (such as SAP, Oracle, or specialized utility billing systems) and regulatory compliance knowledge is highly valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills help professionals excel in cross-departmental collaboration and address complex billing or reporting issues. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory adherence, which are critical for the smooth operation of utility organizations.

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Infographic showing various Utility Accounting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $95,659 per year, or $46 per hour.

Analyst II, Regulatory Accounting

Liberty

Litchfield Park, AZ • Hybrid

$68K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

 

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

 

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

This is a growing Team and various new opportunities on the Regulatory Accounting Team available. 

Developing professional role responsible for independently supporting regulatory accounting, FERC/NARUC reporting, rate-case support, and commission data-request activities.


Owns assigned schedules, reconciliations, data-request responses, and workpaper packages from data extraction through review-ready completion with moderate supervision.


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Accountabilities
  • Prepare data and schedules for rate-case filings, regulatory data requests, and monthly, quarterly, or annual FERC/NARUC reporting with limited supervision.
  • Extract actuals and reconcile data to regulatory schedules, filing templates, working papers, and source records.
  • Prepare support for regulatory assets, liabilities, account mappings, cost allocations, pro forma adjustments, normalizations, and variance explanations.
  • Maintain audit-ready working papers, request logs, data-source documentation, preparer/reviewer evidence, tie-outs, and control support.
  • Draft financial data-request responses and coordinate review comments before final submission.
  • Track status, due dates, owners, reviewers, confidentiality designations, approvals, and filing readiness.
  • Resolve routine data issues, documentation gaps, mapping questions, and control concerns or escalate as needed.
  • Contribute to standardization, automation, documentation consistency, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide informal guidance to Level I analysts on templates, documentation, data extraction, and recurring process steps.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • Two or more years of relevant accounting, financial reporting, audit, regulatory reporting, utility accounting, or financial analysis experience.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and reporting processes.
  • Ability to apply or develop knowledge of FERC/NARUC reporting, utility accounting concepts, and regulatory account structures.
  • Strong Excel, reconciliation, workpaper, and data analysis skills.
  • Experience using ERP or reporting systems; SAP preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with Accounting, Regulatory Affairs, FP&A, Legal, Audit, and business stakeholders.
Compensation Data

Full base salary range $68,000.00- $95,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

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.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Customer Centric
  • Integrity
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Teamwork
  • Owner mindset
  • Outcome focused
  • Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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