Client:
Leading Energy & Utilities Organization
Position:
Accountant I
Location:
Remote – EST or CST candidates only
Contract Length:
8 Months
Pay Rate:
$25–$35/hour
Schedule:
Full Time – 40 hours/week 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Our client, a leading energy and utilities organization, is seeking an Accountant I to support financial reporting, general ledger accounting, journal entries, accounting analysis, and internal controls. This position is fully remote and is ideal for an accounting professional with strong Excel skills and experience supporting complex financial processes.
Key Highlights:
Prepare and analyze journal entries, accounting transactions, and financial reports.
Maintain an accurate and complete general ledger.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and other internal/external reporting.
Assist with tracking, testing, and improving internal controls over financial reporting.
Research and apply accounting guidance, policies, and procedures.
Develop supporting workpapers and accounting documentation.
Analyze accounting issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and reporting practices.
Serve as a resource to less-experienced accounting professionals when needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3–5 years of accounting-related experience, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a business discipline with at least three accounting courses and approximately 5 years of accounting experience.
2–4+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Experience with journal entries, financial statements, general ledger accounting, and financial analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Candidates must reside within the
Eastern or Central Time Zones.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, MBA, or another advanced business degree.
CPA or CMA certification.
Experience within the utilities industry, public accounting, or SEC reporting.
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and internal controls.
Experience researching technical accounting guidance.
Additional Details:
Fully remote opportunity.
EST or CST candidates only.
No field work or job-related driving is required.
EEO Policy:
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