United Utility ยท 3 hours ago
Accountant - Senior
United Utility is a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in New Orleans, LA. The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations while preparing financial statements and supporting the finance team with audits and tax filings.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Primary responsible for accounts payable preparing weekly check runs
Prepare weekly subcontractors payment batches and ensure subcontractors compliance (COI, subcontracts agreement, ROL, etc.)
Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger accounts
Prepare and review account analysis and support financial audits
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations
Assist with tax filings, including sales tax and property tax, as necessary
Support internal and external audits, providing requested documentation and explanations
Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements in accounting operations
Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement best practices
Respond to inquiries from management regarding financial data and reports
Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture within the finance department
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting(CPA certification or in-progress certification is a plus)
3-5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior accountant role
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with accounting software (Sage 300.)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookup, financial modeling)
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Proficient in accounting software systems (Sage 300, Power BI)
Preferred
Construction experience preferred
Company
United Utility
United Utility is a multi-faceted utility services company focused on delivering exceptional customer service to our utility customers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-22Private Equity
2025-12-22Acquired
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