Associate Accountant

Job Overview

Under direct supervision and guidance, the Associate Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial data for Eversource. Provide financial support to Eversource. Responsible for assisting with month‑end, and year‑end matters, compliance and other financial responsibilities.

• Assists with day‑to‑day operations of the accounting function.
• Handles monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Performs accounting control activities including account reconciliations, journal entries and close‑out reviews.
• Assists with closing activities, prepares journal entries, reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts, analyzes variances.
• Investigates and resolves outstanding items.
• Coordinates financial reports to comply with federal and state regulation including FERC Form 1, 3Q and 60 and various state commission supplemental reports and schedules.
• Assists in interpretation of new regulations and orders related to accounting matters and assignment of new FERC accounts per CFR, Chart of Accounts and relevant accounting policy standards.
• Maintains integrity of accounting information in the system and makes adjustments as needed.

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory.
• Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0–3 years of related accounting experience preferably in corporate and/or public accounting environment.
• No licenses & certifications required.

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Salary range: $65,640.00 – $72,930.00. Position eligible for potential incentive. Competitive total rewards program. See careers site for benefits overview.

Worker Type:
Regular. Number of Openings: 1.

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.