Accountant III

What makes us great...

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What you'll be working on...

• Prepares monthly financial statements inclusive of creating journal entries, resolving issues, and reviewing the results with the respective internal customers.
• Communicates with key stakeholders to collect input and adjustments needed for the preparation, completeness and accuracy of the monthly financial close and periodic forecast.
• Creates and documents monthly account reconciliations, variance analysis (AvB, AvA, AvF) and flux analysis (review general ledger and research as needed).
• Leads the process for both internal and external audits for designated business unit. This will include (1) interim and substantive audit requests, (2) SOX related requests, (3) tax audits for monthly/quarterly submissions to the state or IRS.
• Coordinates with key stakeholders (business unit and finance leaders) to create required templates/spreadsheets for the preparation of the annual budget.
• Acts as the primary point of contact with operations personnel to answer financial related questions and assist with resolving issues.
• Facilitates meetings with project managers to discuss various projects or tasks to understand status of the project (% of completion), and communicate actual vs budget capital spend.
• Supports finance director with due diligence and acquisition integration.
• Evaluates existing processes to identify opportunity for improvements.
• Participates in management meetings in a capacity of presenting financial results to business unit leaders.
• Provides support and testing for existing financial system upgrades as well as implementation of new financial systems.
• Contributes to cross departmental collaboration within other finance areas to help achieve timely filing goals as well as overall company growth.
• Participates in company efforts focused towards community involvement and safety.
• Other monthly tasks related to providing accounting services.

Who you are...

• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of utility accounting preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and build strong partnerships with operations personnel, finance personnel, and other corporate departments
• Ability to communicate effective in written and verbal formats
• Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects within expected timeframes
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Five years in finance and or accounting
• CPA Preferred

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• flexible work arrangement
• competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com