Plant Accountant
Company: Unitil Service Corporation
Location: Hampton
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Plant AccountantHybridOur CompanyMore than a utility company,
Unitil provides energy for life.Our work helps keep homes
comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil
is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine,
Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering
energy to our customers safely and reliably. Unitil is committed to
creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the
differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and
the communities in which we live and conduct business. The
continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that
promote diversity and value our employees. Take advantage of a
comprehensive benefits package.Unitil offers competitive salaries,
a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible
work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive
retirement plan and educational assistance.*Note: Benefit offerings
may differ between union and non-union employee groupsPosition
PurposeThe Plant Accounting group is responsible for all accounting
and reporting activities related to Utility Plant, including
depreciation and cost of removal, as well as other accounting
activities. The utility plant balance is generally one of the
largest asset balances for the Unitil subsidiaries. The plant
accounting group's primary responsibilities include: Preparing
complete and accurate utility plant accounting records for Unitil
and its subsidiaries Timely processing of all utility plant
transactions for Unitil and its subsidiaries Ensuring completeness
and accuracy of all utility plant transactions and journal entries
Designing, implementing, and executing internal controls over
financial reporting that relate to utility plant Supporting the
Company's rate case efforts and other strategic initiatives by
providing accounting, financial, and business insightsPrincipal
Responsibilities50% Accounting OperationsEnsure all Utility Plant
transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in a timely
manner to facilitate financial reporting for external publication
as well as internal management decision making and analysis. This
role will be responsible for the plant accounting activities for
various Unitil subsidiaries. This role will work directly with
other departments, including personnel at the distribution
operating companies.20% Accounting OperationsAssist in the
preparation of financial statements and other financial reports in
accordance with various accounting and reporting standards
including US GAAP, FERC, SEC, and IRS. Prepare internal reporting
analyzing actual results as well as budget comparisons. Provide
insight to management and other company departments related to
results of operations as well as progress on various key
initiatives. Provide support for the Company's annual operating and
capital budgets.15% Policies and ProceduresReview Company policies
and procedures and actively identify opportunities to drive
efficiencies in Company processes as well as strengthen internal
controls. Develop a deep understanding of the Company's accounting
systems, including PowerPlan, and leverage that understanding to
identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes,
controls, or interaction with other groups. Maintain awareness of
Company accounting policies and current standards that may require
updates to existing Company policies.15% Regulatory
CompliancePrepare reports and provide evidentiary responses to data
requests related to the requirements of or proceedings with the
Company's regulators including FERC, MDPU, NHPUC, MPUC and other
regulators. Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting* 3-6
years of accounting experience or equivalent* Excellent attention
to detail* May be asked to work an extended schedule to meet
deadlines * Must be available to respond to delivery system
emergencies and be available for on call rotation* For HR use: D 2
C 66, D 3 (29) 57, E I 1 200, 323Last updated: 5/5/2023
PDN-9921372c-a3ec-4603-b992-7a9c2f1a4b92
Keywords: Unitil Service Corporation, New England , Plant Accountant, Professions , Hampton, Northeast
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