Senior Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

As a member of the Financial Reporting team, the senior accountant will work in a collaborative group responsible for preparation of SEC reports, including the annual report on Form 10-K and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other audited financial statements. The senior accountant will collaborate with other functional groups, collect and analyze financial data, prepare and review workpapers supporting financial statement disclosures, ensuring all reporting is in compliance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements. The selected individual must possess the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously along with a high degree of initiative, ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

HYBRID WORK POLICY *Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of

work

and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to

change,  based

on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to

work

up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.* Relocation Assistance is not available for this opportunity.

Essential Functions

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- Preparation of SEC reports, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, 11-K, for four SEC registrants, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the financial information and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including XBRL.

- Preparation of other audited debt compliance and benefit plan annual reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP as well as disclosures included in quarterly/annual reports filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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esearch and interpret complex GAAP accounting standards and complicated new transactions entered into by the Company and document accounting positions, as well as participate in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements or SEC rules and regulations.

- Other responsibilities include preparation and/or review of other ad hoc reporting deliverables,

manage communications with external auditors on financial statements,

keep current on new GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and special projects as necessary.

- Collaborate with other functional groups and obtain the information necessary to draft the appropriate language for footnotes, MD&A and other critical disclosures in the 10-K and 10-Q.

- Work closely with various departments throughout the organization, including SEC Legal and Investor Relations, to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting matters. A

ssist in reviewing related deliverables prepared by other areas of the organization, including Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal and Regulatory.

- Work effectively under pressure due to inflexible deadlines mandated by outside parties and rapidly changing conditions and/or requirements.

Technical Knowledge/Skills

:

- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

affecting accounting and financial reporting

and SEC regulations required, including XBRL.

- Strong knowledge of Workiva WDesk preferred.

- Knowledge of OneStream or Hyperion Financial Management consolidation systems preferred.

- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to research and draw sound conclusions and act decisively; think and act strategically in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

required, judgment, adaptability/flexibility are necessary.

Education/Licenses & Certifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; An MBA and CPA are desirable.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to research and draw sound conclusions and act decisively; think and act strategically in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

required, judgment, adaptability/flexibility are necessary.

Experience:

- A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in accounting or financial reporting environment required, with at least three (3) years of public accounting experience preferred.

- Work experience in an SEC reporting company, including work in Financial Reporting and Research areas preferred.

- Experience in the utility industry or other regulated industries preferred.

Working Conditions:

- Experience in the utility industry or other regulated industries preferred.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.

 

Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

The annual salary range for this position is:

$96,590.00-$107,320.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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.

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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