Staff Accountant

Description

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Hybrid

A multi-billion dollar energy company located near Edison, NJ (Hybrid Schedule), is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team.

• Maintain the daily cash management schedule and coordinate timing of payments with the AP team.

• Review weekly plant AP invoices for assigned plants in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Prepare and post monthly depreciation expense entries and maintain Fixed Asset rollforward schedules.

• Verify GL account coding, proper accounting period, and Sales & Use tax flags on each invoice prior to posting.

• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for all assigned entities, ensuring GL balances are supported and explained.

• Code and route O& M Provider invoice batch files for approval and forward to AP team for payment processing.

• Record Deferred Financing Cost amortization entries.

• Complete monthly inventory reconciliations and communicate reconciling items to plant personnel for confirmation and resolution.

• Scan GL expense accounts for fixed asset reclassifications and initiate correcting entries as needed.

• Confirm all cash-related journal entries are recorded completely and accurately each month.

• Prepare prepaid amortization entries (insurance, deferred income, and other prepaids) on a monthly basis.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

• 1+ years of accounting experience; internship or public accounting experience a plus

• Manage multiple recurring tasks simultaneously and prioritize by urgency across the monthly close cycle

• Apply analytical and numerical aptitude to identify and investigate discrepancies in account balances or journal entries

• Work proficiently in Microsoft Excel and adapt quickly to ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365

• CPA candidacy or intent to pursue CPA licensure preferred

• Bring a curiosity and willingness to learn industry-specific accounting concepts related to power generation and energy markets

• Foundational knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting principles

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Operate in an organized, self-directed manner to meet firm monthly close deadlines with minimal supervision

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP a plus

• Experience in the Energy industry a plus

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