We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team!We're seeking a Financial Accountant to join us in a vital role managing complex accounting for general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial records. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering solutions for all GMP customers and you will use your financial expertise, collaborative track record, and customer-focused attitude to support month-end close activities, analyze and reconcile general ledger activity, and prepare financial and regulatory reports.
What you will do- Prepare and review monthly journal entries and actively participate in month end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger account activity to ensure the ledger is correct.
- Support power supply with review of purchase power agreements and properly account for power transactions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and make recommendations regarding needed changes and process efficiency improvements.
- Assist with special projects by gathering information and providing supporting analysis as requested.
- Utilize accounting knowledge and experience to ensure new financial accounting pronouncements and transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
- Prepare accounting memos for new accounting requirements.
- Back up for power supply accounting, derivatives and unbilled revenue analysis.
- Assist with Pension accounting entries.
- Respond to requests from other departments as necessary.
Who we are looking forThis position requires demonstrated experience with complex accounting, a finance degree, the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously, and a collaborative approach to your work. Successful teammates thrive while working independently, developing solutions, balancing multiple tasks and deadlines, are self-aware, and are curious to learn and grow.
Qualifications- Ability to work independently and collectively with the Finance Team and other members of the company.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Skillful in developing and building successful internal and external relationships.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts to those without accounting expertise.
- Strong technology aptitude to learn and leverage technology solutions for communication, analysis, and efficient workflows. Excel experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- Regulated utility/public accounting experience a plus.
LocationCan be either our Colchester or Rutland, Vermont office.
CompensationAs part of our commitment to fair and open hiring practices, we disclose compensation. This position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000-$115,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the scope of responsibilities. We believe in skill, dedication, innovative thinking, and growth.
Don't meet every single requirement?We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace-so if you're excited about this role but your background doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.