ACCOUNTANT

STATUS | FULL-TIME
DEPARTMENT | FINANCE
REPORTS TO | MANAGER
FLSA STATUS | EXEMPT
LOCATION | CORPORATE OFFICE

Great Opportunity!

POSITION SUMMARY
Energy New England (ENE) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, Accountant to join our team.

Performs a variety of general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue, and asset accounting as well as associated analysis and reporting. Maintains the integrity of accounting records by compliance with organization accounting policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• • Ensure accurate and timely processing of all daily/weekly and monthly transactions as well as monthly financial reporting, and monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes
  • Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals, and prepaid expense
  • Responsible for the processing and recording of billing, cash management and accounts payable transactions (including check runs) and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Responsible for reconciliation of all payroll related general ledger accounts
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes
  • Participates in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, and helps ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with the approved budget
  • Prepare all state Sales & Use Tax calculations and reporting
  • Assists in managing supplier/vendor data tracking, including W-9, vendor certificates of insurance, and electronic banking/ACH transactions
  • Ensure the adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (GAAP)
  • Assists with annual audit with the outside CPA firm
  • Analyze and report on variances between budgets and actual figures; provide detailed back-up and reporting as requested
  • Ensures confidentiality within all areas of responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Two (2) to four (4) years of accounting experience
  • Excellent problem solving, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills required
  • Outstanding communication and administrative abilities
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Must be accurate, detail oriented, able to multi-task and to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to meet all assigned deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail is critical
  • A high degree of flexibility with the ability to follow-up with minimal supervision 
  • Proficiency of Microsoft Office products (Excel & Word)
  • Strong knowledge of NetSuite & QuickBooks accounting software
  • Maintains confidentiality at all times
  • Consent to a CORI background check

For consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter to Careers@ene.org

We offer a competitive salary, great employee benefits, a generous time off package, and a great
work environment

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 mandated the creation of the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO). In May 2007, Utility Services was formed as a service organization to assist companies in the ERO’s compliance and reliability efforts. Under the ERO, registered entities are obligated to demonstrate compliance and operating reliably through specific performance requirements approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Since its inception, Utility Services has provided guidance and assistance on registration, compliance, and standard development to over 100 registered entities in all six NERC regions of the United States and Canada. Our constituents include publicly owned entities, independent generation, and transmission owners. Utility Services has participated in over 200 audits since its inception. To date, our customers have had less than 10 enforcement actions.

Utility Services is a member of ISO New England, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), NPCC, RF, FRCC, MRO, WECC, NERC Ballot Body for Standard Development (NERC RBB), and various other standing committees. Additionally, Utility Services is involved in the APPA, NEPPA, NWPPA, TAPS, WICF, and the NAGF. Our staff is actively serving on standard development teams, working groups, and task forces, working to keep informed of the new trends and discussions that are current in compliance and reliability. ​

Utility Services of Vermont (USV) complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.  This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.