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Senior Regulatory Accountant

Requisition ID: 1808

Job Category: Managerial / Professional

Location:

Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73101-0321

Job Description:

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Accountant Senior

• Job Code: 125872

• Job Grade: Exempt 56

JOB SUMMARY

Performs professional accounting functions using generally accepted accounting principles in areas including budgets, financial, taxation, property, gas, energy trading, and/or compliance.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare pro forma adjustments and supporting documentation for regulatory rate case filings.

• Develop and analyze accounting information for inclusion in rate case filings.

• Handle most Regulatory Accounting problems with minimum assistance in the appropriate area of specialization.

• Assist in the preparation of state government required minimum filing requirements for rate cases, formula ratefilings, and other Regulatory filings.

• Provide expert written and oral testimony on various accounting related issues before state government authorities.

• Reconcile revenues and costs used in regulatory approved tracking mechanisms.

• Prepare and analyze accounting data for various regulatory filings, such as compliance and ROE results findings.

• Obtain information from and coordinate the flow of information with other departments to resolve complex accounting problems.

• Prepare specialized reports/statements/reconciliations.

• Benchmark practices against standards and competitors.

• Lead in identifying the appropriate recording and reporting a work method that achieves department and company objectives.

• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Use best practices and knowledge of functional accounting principles and business operations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and usefulness of records.

• Make recommendations to assist the Company or department in making decisions regarding present, future, and potential costs.

• Perform and document internal controls to comply with federal, state, and local laws and rulings, (Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC), internal processes and Company policies.

• Interact with auditors on various matters, specifically, preparation of audit schedules and reviews.

• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and 5 years directly related experience; Or

• Bachelors Degree in Finance (or other business-related degree with 12 hours of Accounting), and 5 years directly related experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to work non-standard hours.

• Office environment.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.

• Member is not required to perform any safety sensitive duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions.

• Ability to recognize, analyze and solve complex accounting problems.

• In depth knowledge and experience in Accounting and of the supported business.

• CPA or a candidate pursuing a CPA.

• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with ability to communicate with all levels in theorganization and outside professionals.

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft applications and other related software. (Excel, SAP).

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

SALARY RANGE

$78,458 - $104,624