Eversource Energy

Associate Staff Accountant

Eversource Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Berlin • Connecticut • United States

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Salary

💰 $65,640 - $72,930 per year

About the role

  • Under direct supervision and guidance, the Associate Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial data for Eversource
  • Provide financial support to Eversource
  • Responsible for assisting with month-end, and year-end matters, compliance and other financial responsibilities
  • Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Eversource accounting function
  • Handles 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
  • Assists with closing activities
  • Prepares journal entries for accounts, reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts, analyzes variances
  • Investigates and resolves outstanding items.
  • Performs responsibilities associated with the coordination financial reports to comply with federal and state regulation including FERC Form 1, 3Q and 60 as well as various state commission supplemental reports and schedules; Assists in the interpretation of new regulations and orders relative to accounting matters as well as the assignment of new FERC accounts in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulation, Chart of Accounts and relevant accounting policy standards.
  • Maintains the integrity of accounting information in the system and makes adjustments as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • One (1) plus years of related accounting experience preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment
  • Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory
  • Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
  • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program
  • Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs
  • This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial data preparationmonth-end closingyear-end closingaccount reconciliationsjournal entriesfinancial statements preparationfinancial reportingvariance analysisFERC Form 1accounting control activities
Soft Skills
analytical skillsoral communicationwritten communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance