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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · 1 hour ago

Financial Reporting Accountant III

Newark, DE

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is dedicated to delivering energy that drives progress. They are seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant III responsible for compiling and reviewing quarterly and annual financial information for SEC filings, while maintaining key relationships important to the financial reporting process.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Director of Financial Reporting and other team members in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and other information included in quarterly and annual SEC filings, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and the SEC, as applicable

Assists in preparing the Company’s quarterly earnings press release, earnings call script, and investor presentations, partnering with Investor Relations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and Business Accounting teams

Regularly communicates status of assigned responsibilities to Director of Financial Reporting and broader financial reporting team to ensure compliance with prescribed deadlines

Supports preparation and review of annual employee benefit plan financial statements filed with the Department of Labor (DOL) as well as aid in addressing benefit plan audit requests

Aids in the preparation of the Company’s regulated utilities annual financial statements submitted externally to regulators ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under U.S. GAAP and other regulations, as applicable

Supports various diligence and compliance related requests as needed, including but not limited to addressing technical accounting related questions and documenting conclusions to those proposed accounting issues

Prepares various corporate and intercompany elimination journal entries to support the month-end close process

Prepares the monthly files for various balance sheet reconciliations for month end close

Maintains and updates accounting internal control policies and procedures and provide supporting documentation to internal audit regarding compliance with control procedures specific to the financial reporting function

Serves as a primary point of contact with both external and internal auditors to provide requested documentation and support regarding financial statements and accounting treatment for specific transactions

Assists in the ongoing training and development of junior staff

Aids in helping to identify opportunities that drive efficiency during reporting cycles

Qualification

U.S. GAAP complianceFinancial reportingCPA certificationMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsWorkiva familiarityBlackline familiarityPower Plan familiarityCommunication skillsAttention to detailCross-functional teamworkTime management

Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Regular driver's license

Strong communication and analytical skills

Attention to detail imperative

Ability to operate in fast paced environment with shifting priorities

Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred

Work Experience: Five years of progressive experience in public practice or industry preferred

Licensure/Certification: CPA preferred

Knowledge: Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Power Point), familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, Power Plan preferred

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Fantastic opportunities for career growth

Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

Monthly recognition events

Endless wellness initiatives and community events

Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time