Staff Accountant
Under some supervision, the Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial data for Eversource. Provide financial support to Eversource and responsible for the preparation of month-end, and year-end matters, compliance, and other financial responsibilities.
This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Eversource accounting function
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
- Prepares the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Performs accounting control activities including account reconciliations, journal entries and close-out reviews
- Plans, coordinates, and performs assignments associated with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial management reports including reports and presentations to Senior Management
- Prepares journal entries for accounts, reviews, and reconciles general ledger accounts, analyzes variances.
- Investigates and resolves outstanding items.
- Maintains the integrity of accounting information in the system and adjusts as needed.
- Prepares and analyzes financial projections.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory
- Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures
- Good analytical skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Quantitative and qualitative analyses skills
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Strong functional understanding of computerized accounting programs
- Demonstrated skill with MS Office applications (Specifically Word and Excel)
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Three (3) plus years of related accounting experience preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment
Competencies:
- Build trusting relationships
- Manage and develop people
- Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead change
- Communicate strategic vision
- Create an engaged workforce
- Focus on the customer
- Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits: Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $80,480.00-$89,420.00 Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement: Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status. VEVRRA Federal Contractor