Associate Staff Accountant

Role and Scope of Position:

Under direct supervision and guidance, the Associate Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial data for Eversource. Provide financial support to Eversource. Responsible for assisting with month-end, and year-end matters, compliance and other financial responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Eversource accounting function
Handles monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
Prepares the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Performs accounting control activities including account reconciliations, journal entries and close-out reviews
Assists with closing activities. Prepares journal entries for accounts, reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts, analyzes variances.
Investigates and resolves outstanding items.
Performs responsibilities associated with the coordination financial reports to comply with federal and state regulation including FERC Form 1, 3Q and 60 as well as various state commission supplemental reports and schedules;
Assists in the interpretation of new regulations and orders relative to accounting matters as well as the assignment of new FERC accounts in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulation, Chart of Accounts and relevant accounting policy standards.
Maintains the integrity of accounting information in the system and makes adjustments as needed.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory
Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures
Good analytical skills
Good oral and written communication skills

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience :

0 to 3 years of related accounting experience preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment

Eversource Energy offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is61,880.00-$68,750.00/year, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Please check our career site for an overview of our benefits.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.