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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · 1 day ago

Accountant I

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is dedicated to delivering energy that drives progress and puts people first. They are seeking an Accountant I to perform a variety of accounting assignments, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and producing accurate financial statements.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of accounting assignments within a Business Unit or functional area of responsibility

Record and report financial transactions and reconcile accounts and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements

Produce accurate and timely financial statements as needed, including, if appropriate, FERC based financial statements

Maintain and identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and support regulatory compliance and business planning by performing analyses

Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities

Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances

Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel or functional areas on accounting issues

Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting

Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP&A

Assist with preparing annual financials and other periodic filings as required for filing with the applicable state public service commission

Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books

Reconciles bank accounts, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks

Analysis of monthly financial results and review with each corporate department management (variance review and documentation)

Assist the business unit and/or functional areas with the preparation of the periodic forecast

Coordinate preparation and timing with the business unit, functional area, and FP&A and effectively communicate the results with the business units and other stakeholders

Accounting liaison with operation personnel and FP&A to answer question and resolve issues

Provides internal and outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform audits and quarterly reviews