WGL - Sr Fixed Asset Accountant

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Position Summary Tasks and Responsibilities

Executes analyses for the monthly and quarterly close cycles for internal and external reporting financials.

Represents the department to management, before external audiences and auditors.

Performs comparative analysis for Public Service Commissions (PSCs) and Federal Regulatory reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and to document methodology utilized to produce various filings associated with the regulatory programs. (FERC FORM 2 filing)

Review existing processes, identifies opportunities for improvement and helps to implement approved changes.

Perform key functions in our Fixed Asset subledger unitization / non unitization (closing projects out of CWIP into Plant in service, processing completion notices, running AFUDC (capitalized interest calculation) and RWIP ensuring cost of removal matches the reserve rates established in depreciation study

Open and Close Fixed Asset subledger (PowerPlant), ensure subledger reconciles to general ledger (Peoplesoft)

Monitors Construction Work in Progress dollars.

Performs accounting and regulatory research.

Performs monthly analysis and presents findings in cross-functional meetings.

Comply with company's SOX 404 controls.

Other duties to support accounting functions as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's Degree business administration, finance, accounting, or related field

5+ Years experience in accounting or related field required

0-2 Years experience in audit, technical accounting or financial reporting preferred

Experience researching complex technical accounting issues and drafting white papers preferred

CPA designation and / or Big 4 experience

Demonstrated comprehensive working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Demonstrated ability to logically analyze and interpret data and to identify relevant issues in solving narrowly defined business problems.

Proven ability to meet numerous internal and external deadlines often under tight time constraints.

Demonstrated ability to logically and concisely document and present complex issues to diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

Demonstrated ability to successfully influence / persuade both verbally and in written form to achieve desired business outcomes.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other business units, supervisors, subordinates, and peers.

Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access, to share, retrieve, research and present business information.

Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting systems such as PeopleSoft.

We offer a competitive salary range of $94,000 to $136,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.