Sr Accountant, Power & Gas

Please note that a hybrid work environment is available once training is completed. (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

The Sr Accountant Power & Gas is responsible for the development and management of all aspects of the financial energy accounting process for Mansfield Power and Gas.

Responsibilities

Energy Accounting

- Develop the energy accounting processes, policies, procedures and internal controls needed for natural gas and power accounting activities

- Responsible for energy accounting processes, including but not limited to:

o Calculation of gross margins, revenues and cost to acquire

o Management of the settlements process which involves the ability to manage utility data effectively

o Actualization of all gas and power volumes, which includes the management and tracking of invoicing of revenues, payment of purchases and net settlements

o Understand the contractual language and contract-associated risk and opportunities

o Improve margin review process by driving, recommending and implementing positive change to the modeling tool and processes

o Provide support in remodeling to support renegotiations that will include “what if ” impact scenarios of renegotiation alternatives

o Management of all reconciliation accounts required, including the management of imbalance accounts

o Reconcile internal data on a monthly basis to t he ISO/plant data to ensure delivered energy trades, settlement, and invoicing are accurate.

o Track and calculate margin management

o Analyze and account for routine functions for all natural gas and power transacted within the business

o Responsible for the month-end energy accounting process needed for both natural gas and power products, including the generation and coordination of journal entries and reconciliations.

o Creation and analysis of balance sheet and profit and loss statements – including the analysis of monthly and seasonal fluctuations (volume and amounts) as compared to prior months, budgets and estimates to actuals

o Support additional reporting and processes under the Controller, such as monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting

Others Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related area required, MBA and/or CPA a plus

Knowledge & Experience

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a progressive accounting role; retail/wholesale energy experience highly preferred

- Strong accounting background, clear understanding and practical application of accounting principals

- Demonstrated working proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and network applications

Qualifications & Characteristics

- Excellent listening and both written and oral communication skills

- Organized, detail oriented, self-managed and self-motivated, able to problem solve

- Critical thinking and analytical skills

- Strong team and customer service orientation

- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

- Capable of working independently; flexibility to work in fast-paced, lean environment; effective at managing multiple issues simultaneously; able to adapt quickly to new situations

Work Environment

- Hybrid work environment available once training is completed - 3 days in office, 2 days remote

- Sitting for extended periods of time

- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.