Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting & SOX Compliance

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, SOX compliance, regulatory reporting, and operational accounting activities. This role will play a key part in the month-end close process, account reconciliations, internal controls, SEC reporting support, and specialized investment and operational accounting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate financial results to management.

Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account analyses.

Analyze financial results against budget and prior periods and provide variance explanations to management.

Prepare and maintain account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Support the preparation of SEC financial statement disclosures and regulatory filings.

Assist with internal and external audits, providing schedules, documentation, and audit support as needed.

Execute and document SOX controls to ensure compliance with internal control requirements and accurate financial reporting.

Support control testing, remediation efforts, and process improvement initiatives.

Partner with internal and external auditors during SOX reviews and financial audits.

Assist in maintaining documentation of accounting processes, controls, and procedures.

Manage monthly accounting activities related to joint venture investments and operational assets.

Coordinate with external partners to obtain, analyze, and record financial activity.

Support annual audits and valuation or reserve studies.

Assist with forecasting and financial planning activities.

Prepare management reports and presentation materials for leadership and board-level meetings.

Prepare monthly reporting packages for management.

Analyze operational and financial results, identifying trends and key drivers.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets and forecasts.

Support special projects, ad hoc reporting requests, and process improvement initiatives.

Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Support departmental initiatives and strategic projects as needed.

Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.

Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and accounting research skills.

Experience preparing complex account reconciliations and financial analyses.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business applications.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Experience with in a utility, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, or other regulated industry environment.

Experience with SAP or other ERP/general ledger systems.

Experience with Black Line or similar account reconciliation software.

SEC reporting experience.

Regulatory accounting or regulatory reporting experience.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.

Ability to balance technical accounting requirements with business objectives.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

A proactive approach to identifying issues, improving processes, and driving results.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.