Accountant III

Duration: 12+ Month Contract (High possibility of extension)

Advisor, Joint Venture Accounting is responsible for preparing the general financial aspects of matters impacting our joint venture arrangements. The Joint Venture group is the primary point of contact acting to ensure the optimization of the financial performance of our joint venture activities and to proactively and retroactively respond to the needs of both our internal and external stakeholders. They are responsible for keeping accurate accounting and budgeting records, facilitating proper cash management procedures, maintaining positive business relationships with partners, and leveraging knowledge and experience to assist other departments as various requests or issues arise.

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and support schedules to be provided to internal management and partners
• Prepare, review, and approve monthly journal entries including joint venture billings
• Perform research and analysis for ad hoc questions or requests from partners
• Interact with other groups inside the company (including Business Development, Treasury, and Reporting)
• Prepare annual budgets for internal management and individual joint ventures
• Prepare and coordinate cash calls and cash distributions with partners
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual FERC Form 3 and Form 2 reports
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and monthly actual variance analysis
• Coordinate and interact with internal and external auditors on quarterly and year‑end audits
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and related reporting requirements
• Provide guidance to analysts as needed
• Special projects as required

• Bachelor degree required in Accounting
• 4+ years or equivalent of related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization
• Excellent organization, planning, and analytical skills