Staff Accountant

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Our Company

Pennichuck Corporation is engaged primarily in the collection, storage, treatment, distribution and sale of potable water in southern and central New Hampshire. As the largest water utility in the state of New Hampshire, we have two business segments: regulated water utility operations and non-regulated water management services. We are headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the environment and the community? Pennichuck invites you to join its dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality potable water to southern and central New Hampshire.

About Pennichuck Corporation:
At Pennichuck, we specialize in the collection, storage, treatment, distribution, and sale of potable water, ensuring that our communities have access to safe and reliable water. With a strong presence in both regulated water utility operations and non-regulated water management services, we are at the forefront of water sustainability and innovation.

Why Pennichuck? Be a Part of Something Bigger. At Pennichuck, your work will directly impact the health and well-being of our communities. Join us in our mission to provide clean, safe, and reliable water services.

Join Our Team:
We are looking for passionate and qualified candidates to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional water services. If you are driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community service, Pennichuck is the place for you.

This position is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of our weekly payroll and providing support to the Fixed Assets function. Specific responsibilities will include assistance in monthly financial closing process, maintenance of general ledger and financial reports, account analysis and reconciliation.

Payroll Administration - Process weekly payroll on a timely and accurate basis. Perform all ancillary duties related the payroll function.

• Timely processing of the weekly payroll via payroll processing service vendor, which includes the conversion of daily/weekly timesheet information to provide weekly paycheck information.
• Reviews all union timecards to ensure that the information is consistent with company policies and payroll records. Work with HR and/or managers to resolve inconsistencies. Import time records into payroll processing service vendor.
• Generates all payroll related journal entries for entry into the general ledger system (Macola).
• Reconciles and performs account analysis for all payroll liability accounts and other general ledger accounts.
• Interfaces with payroll processing vendor to create/revise reports and/or resolve issues relating to the efficient functioning of the payroll process.
• Generates ad hoc payroll reports and wage schedules as needed.
• Prepares and files all required tax reporting and filings.
• Prepares the yearly 401K Census Report.

• Fixed Asset Administration - In coordination with Corporate Controller and the Staff Accountant, maintain and support the fixed assets function of the Company.
• In coordination with the Staff Accountant maintains the RAM Fixed Asset System. Provides training, support and guidance for the Accounting Administrator Fixed Assets.
• Assists with the reconciliation of assigned G/L fixed asset accounts to the sub ledger
• Assists with monthly reconciliation of all project folders and work order details in Cityworks, identifies missing or inaccurate
• Reconciles various other general ledger accounts.
• Maintains accounting controls.
• Assists with regulatory activities involving the NHPUC; including audit and reporting.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Performs other special projects duties as requested or required.

Education:

Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.

Experience:

• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Three (3) to, preferably five (5) years of accounting experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Solid communications skills; ability to interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, hands-on accounting with good problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and prior experience with automated accounting systems required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all basic accounting tasks, including account reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, etc.
• Qualified candidate should be results driven and a team player.