Senior Property Accounting Analyst (BHJOB1435_28799)

Senior Property Accounting Analyst

Job Description:

The Senior Property Accounting Analyst will lead the property accounting function, including maintaining accurate and timely fixed asset accounting records for client rate-regulated entities. Assists in establishing property accounting systems and processes to enable the transition of property accounting activities from previous company management to client.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of property records in Power Plan, unitization of fixed assets, calculation of depreciation, AFUDC, and costs of removal.
• Creation of capital work orders and compliance with capitalization policies.
• Monitor capital work orders to ensure timely closure
• Perform month-end close for property accounts, including: journal entries, account reconciliations, project loadings and allocations, etc.
• Process retirements of regulated plant assets
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual FERC forms.
• Maintain and support property accounting systems, including subledger balancing and reconciliation routines and system access rights.
• Perform monthly property account reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls.
• Respond to requests for information related to regulated plant accounting records.
• Provide training and leadership to accounting staff.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting functions, preferably with a rate-regulated entity
• Experience in regulated property accounting - strongly preferred
• Experience with Power Plan fixed asset system - strongly preferred -
• Working knowledge of GAAP and FERC accounting standards and practices
• Sound understanding of internal controls
• Aptitude for learning and developing new processes
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in planning, organizing, and conducting work assignments
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with big-4 accounting firm - preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Masters degree preferred
• CPA certification Preferred