Technical Accountant

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; Master's degree and CPA preferred.
  • 4+ years of accounting experience with a focus on financial analysis.
  • Strong grasp of GAAP for financial reporting and statements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Oracle or similar software.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; team player.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Complete journal entries and ensure supporting documentation is accurate.
  • Analyze and prepare consolidated and individual financial statements and forecasts.
  • Assist in the development of business plans and financial models.
  • Prepare sales and use tax returns and support during audits.
  • Track and manage authorization for expenditure (AFE) approvals.
  • Prepare financial statements with footnotes for audits.
  • Serve as a resource for junior accountants, enhancing team knowledge.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Engagement in diverse financial projects.
  • Involvement in strategic business planning.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The technical accountant prepares consolidated, combined and individual financial and business-related accounting reports and analyses in such areas as revenue, operating expenses, depreciation, investment, non-controlling interest and income taxes. Responsibilities include preparing and analyzing consolidated and individual 10-year business plans and forecasts, preparing non-controlling interest provisions, providing general ledger support through the completion of journal entries, posting and reconciling general ledger, purchasing, inventory and accounts payable transactions, preparing supporting documentation and assisting in the development of accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Complete journal entries. Verify and prepare supporting documentation associated with journal entry preparation. Maintain general ledger detail and complete monthly reconciliations of numerous accounts and activities.

Prepare and analyze consolidated and individual financial statements, including the cash flow statement, forecasts and variance analyses for assigned entities and their non-controlling interest owners, if any.

Provide technical input by assisting and analyzing the development of the business plans and other financial models. Work with the managers and staff to prepare the weekly forecast and annual 10- year business plans. Provide reporting and analysis to identify and explain variances.

Prepare periodic sales and use tax returns assigned entities, including the assistance and completion of periodic audits and reconciliation of appropriate transactions.

Perform the role of authorization for expenditure (AFE) administrator by tracking and maintaining AFEs for proper approval, authorized amounts, asset disposals and further analysis.

Prepare consolidated and individual financial statements with footnotes for required audits.

Coordinate and help facilitate required audits.

Prepare and reconcile non-controlling interest accounting provisions, if any, for assigned entities.

Perform special projects and developing appropriate financial models as necessary.

Act as a resource/lead for accountants, senior accountants or interns in reviewing work and providing information to enhance co-workers' knowledge and skills.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting. Master's degree and CPA preferred.

Four or more years of experience in accounting, with emphasis in financial analysis.

Accounting/finance skills to apply generally accepted accounting principles in preparing financial statements and reports. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; some experience with Oracle or related financial software, demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems.

Leadership abilities, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

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