Accounting Consultant | Financial Reporting

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Work is performed without appreciable direction. Develops solutions to a variety of complex projects or functions, ensuring that solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Performs a variety of highly complex duties in account maintenance, requiring the application of professional accounting techniques. Solves highly complex problems in maintaining accounts or systems, preparing reports and in the distribution of costs. Responsible for accounting and related activities where such functions are highly complex.

Serves as a consultant to management, which may include Executive Management, on major matters pertaining to policies, plans and objectives.

• BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
• PLUS five years of experience (2 years preferred within an electric-utility environment) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory (GAAP), FERC and ACC requirements, and working knowledge of accounting and related systems.
• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with Executive management.
• Must possess a broad business perspective, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal, communication and consulting skills.

• MBA, MS in Accounting or CPA certification.
• Strong preference for cash flow experience.
• Strong preference for benefits accounting experience.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120 ) (collectively, U.S. Export Control Laws). Therefore, this position requires applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

All applicants for this position will be required to confirm their U.S. person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

• Prepares a variety of accurate and timely financial reports that are highly complex, participant billings, rate case studies and responds to information requests.
• Analyzes and reconciles a variety of accounts and reports that are highly complex, and maintains financial reporting systems.
• Perform a variety of highly complex economic studies to evaluate a range of standard business issues, proposals and alternatives.
• Models financial activity to produce a variety of highly complex corporate financial targets and forecasts.
• Supports regulatory and competitive strategies, analysis and findings.
• Contributes to the development of department policies and procedures, accounting manuals and FERC regulations.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S.…