Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage complex reconciliations, oversee month-end activities, and translate financial data into clear insights for business leaders. The position works closely with operations, project leadership, and finance partners to improve reporting quality, maintain compliance, and support sound decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee accounting activities for major non-capital initiatives, ensuring financial records remain accurate, organized, and complete.
• Review monthly operating costs, prepare supporting analysis, and record journal entries needed for an accurate close process.
• Produce recurring financial reports and continuity schedules that help finance and operations leaders evaluate performance and plan effectively.
• Complete account reconciliations across multiple entities, investigate variances, and prepare adjustments to resolve discrepancies.
• Manage full-cycle accounting responsibilities, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close support, and reporting deliverables.
• Prepare asset reporting and other custom financial summaries for management, responding to both scheduled and ad hoc information requests.
• Partner with project managers, directors, and FP& A leadership to validate results and support timely forecasting for year-end and project completion.
• Prepare required tax and regulatory filings, including property and real estate tax reporting, in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support audit and review activities by assembling workpapers, analyzing financial results against budget and prior periods, and addressing auditor requests.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, strengthen internal standards, and maintain regulated contract rate information within the billing system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including strong full-cycle accounting responsibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present complex financial information accurately.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or comparable accounting systems; utility industry background is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and experience supporting tax, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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