Job Summary: 

This position manages 3 to 4 professional accounting staff in the performance of duties relating to revenue accounting and unclaimed property management.  This position is responsible for ensuring that journal entries are recorded in accordance with GAAP, and that relevant internal controls, including SOX controls, are performed properly.  The group provides information for internal and external financial reporting, performs balance sheet reconciliations, and designs and performs adhoc analysis to answer business questions – often from Rates and Regulatory groups.  The position includes independent interaction with both internal and external auditors, Municipal and State employees with regards to unclaimed property and revenue taxes, and customers who have questions on unclaimed property items.

Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities by Competency
 
Functional Expertise: 
•Manages a professional staff of 3 to 4 accountants 1

•Performing necessary validation and close related tasks to ensure accurate and timely close process.
•Oversees the recording of basic to complex transactions, in the general ledger and in the revenue reporting system; determines and makes appropriate adjustments. 
•Oversees the performance of general ledger account reconciliations; analyzes and researches outstanding items/issues. 
•Generation of standard and non-standard reports; analyzes data; tests for reasonableness. 
•Perform internal controls, recognizes and promptly reports issues when they arise, and suggests improvements to make controls more effective. 
•Participates in the testing and implementation of business system changes related to revenue or unclaimed property 

Business Acumen: 
•Calculates, reviews, and analyzes financial information; analyzes variances; uses professional judgment and expertise to perform complex estimates and calculations. 
•Provides well-developed professional expertise and decision-making abilities. 
•Capable of analyzing and reconciling large volumes of data. 
•Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize. 
•Independently and creatively solves problems. 
 
Engagement: 
•Works with customers (internal and external) to resolve problems; answers questions and provides accounting guidance and recommendations. 
•Collaborates and builds effective relationships with stakeholders 
•Coordinates month-end close process 
•Effectively motivates staff 
 
Driving Results: 
•Responsible for meeting month end, quarter end, and year-end financial deadlines 
•Responsible for monitoring progress against goals/deliverables; holds self and other accountable for results 
•Follows organizational policies and procedures 
•Provides continuous process improvement suggestions and assists with implementations. 
 
Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:  
 
Required: BA/BS degree in Accounting, or equivalent academic education

Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Related Work Experience:

Required: 
6 to 7 + years advanced accounting experience
Or equivalent academic education and experience

Preferred: 
Supervisory experience
Public accounting experience 

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience. 

Specific Skills & Knowledge: 

Required:  
Intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
ERP (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and reporting (e.g., TM1, Essbase, etc.) experience – advanced proficiency
MS Word – intermediate proficiency
MS Excel –advanced proficiency
Strong organizational and cross-functional coordination skills
Team player and with the ability to work independently 

Preferred: 
Database experience (MS Access or other) demonstrating the ability to design and implement queries and reports 
Experience in ERP systems implementation

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:  
Travel Requirements: 5 to 10% annually. The incumbent may be required to travel.  Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
Work Environment: The incumbent works in an office environment.
     
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job.  The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.