Senior Financial Accountant - Data Scientist - Energy Trading Operations

Job Summary

Performs complex accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP, reviewing and / or preparing account reconciliations, analyzing financial data including variance analysis, preparing internal management reports, preparing requests for internal and external audit, and preparing and / or reviewing quarterly data for external reporting.

Scope and number of processes may vary depending on team. Coordinates projects and initiates continuous improvement initiatives.

Span of control : 0; individual contributor.

Key Accountabilities

Records complex monthly journal entries in SAP in accordance with corporate timelines

Analyzes financial information to ensure transactions are processed accurately in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Complies with accounting controls and procedures and performs / leads strategic accounting functions

Ensures general ledger accounts are reconciled in a timely manner

Reports and analyzes business performance

Performs variance analysis on various financial reporting views

Responds to requested deliverables made by internal / external auditors and other Controllers Organization departments

Creates or updates documentation of accounting processes and procedures

Prepares data for external reporting purposes

Monitors and leads work practices and utilizes continuous improvement and lean systems methodology to drive out costs. Coordinates continuous improvement initiatives, cross functional teams, and projects.

Creates a positive working environment by supporting the enterprise and department initiatives including training and development, diversity, equity and inclusion, work and personal life balance and enterprise core values.

May lead projects and / or project teams (including assigning work, reviewing progress, and evaluating results), mentor, provide guidance and technical direction to less experienced staff, including the provision of input in performance evaluations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business discipline and 5 years of financial or accounting experience in business, public accounting, or financial systems

Other Qualifications

Preferred :

Concentration / major in accounting or finance

Certification or advanced degree (e.g., CPA, CMA or MBA)

Other Requirements :

Ability to organize work independently and to work in teams

Ability to coordinate cross functional teams and projects

PC Proficiency, including experience with MS Office Products

Ability to communicate well with others

Proficient verbal, nonverbal, written, and presentation skills

Ability to complete regulatory training as needed