Accountant III

Prepares journal entries and assists in the facilitation of the monthly close process. Analyzes financial results and variances, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the subsidiary general ledgers. Performs key account analyses and reconciliations, including the timely investigation and resolution of discrepancies and reconciling items. Provides reporting support, information and analysis to assist in consolidation and the External Reporting teams fulfillment of the Companys quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements. Prepares quarterly and annual subsidiary financial statements and state commission reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, state-specific utility regulation, internal controls and Company policies and practices. Participates in the annual audits (both the consolidated audit and subsidiary audits) and coordination with the external auditors. Assists in the interpretation of rate case orders/memorandums and other regulatory decisions and implements the appropriate accounting for such. Interfaces/liaises with the Financial Analysis and Decision Support, Budgeting and Internal Reporting, Cash/Treasury, Accounts Payable, Call Center Operations and Tax teams, providing information for accounting and reporting matters and assistance in interpreting and analyzing financial results. Assists the Rates Support/Regulatory Operations teams in fulfilling rate case requests and analyses for filings and/or other reporting requirement reports. Assists with special projects and initiatives to optimize the effectiveness of existing business applications, technologies and systems and to build efficiencies/improvements into current business processes. Assists in the refinement and maintenance of the accounting/financial policies, practices, internal controls and operating procedures to ensure the integrity of the Companys internal control structure. Knowledge/Skills

• Minimum of four years relevant experience required. Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a strong preference. Prior experience working in the utility industry and knowledge of regulatory and plant accounting a plus. Knowledge and prior experience working with SAP, PowerPlant, Hyperion, Blackline, SharePoint a plus. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply principles and practices to accounting matters. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with a particular expertise in advanced Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot and look-up tables, etc.) a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with internal customers, management and external professionals (i.e. auditors). Excellent analytical, systemic and problem solving skills, including the ability to work in teams or effectively work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making. Experience/Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required or advanced degree preferred. Minimum of four (4) years experience. Prior corporate and/or multi-subsidiary experience desired. Two to five years prior experience in the utility, or multi-company corporation industry desired. Licenses & Certifications CPA or CMA desirable, but not required. Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives Results Nimble learning Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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