Property Accountant II

Location: Rapid City, SD, United States

Job ID: 35146

Date Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Salary: $ 63700 to $ 95650 Annually

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Job Description

Job Specifications

Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Support the Property Accounting team and other staff with the monthly financial close to maintaining accurate Property Accounting records. Foster strong cross-functional relationships. Maintain our internal controls and drives process improvements. Data analytics, reporting and provide internal and external support.

SALARY RANGE: $63,700 - $95,650 (Determined by the knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Property Accounting Manager

LOCATION:Rapid City, SD

• A comprehensive relocation package is offered for this position! Details about this package will be shared during the interview and offer process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and review accurate and timely property closures, retirements, and transfers. Comply with FERC guidelines. Assist stakeholders to remediate inconsistencies.

• Assist internal customers, operations, and other departments, with the FERC Property Accounting rules and regulations.

• Maintain and analyze, complete and accurate Continuing Property Records (CPR). Assist downstream stakeholders as and when needed, to remediate inconsistencies.

• Assist with process improvement initiatives and documentation.

• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures for the Property Accounting Team

• Ensure compliance with all controls and documentation, together with its maintenance and continuous improvement.

• Drive, develop and improve data analytics to drive insights, improvements and reporting in accordance with sound business practices to support internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist internal customers and other teams with adhoc analysis and special projects as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in process improvements, data automation development, and other strategic initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum three (3) years in an accounting environment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:(10 bullet points)

• Understands how operational and financial decisions impact the financial statements, including impacts to rate making model, GAAP, FERC, SEC reporting, and internal controls. Understands risk factors and mitigation of risk.

• Demonstrates the ability to collect, analyze, model, and interpret information to evaluate accuracy of expected results, articulate the financial implications, and enable informed decision making that considers impacts across the company.

• Understands the energy industry, regulated utility model, and publicly traded business models.

• Anticipates and recognizes a changing environment and adapts in a responsive and effective way.

• Applies technical knowledge (including FERC, GAAP, and SEC guidance) to drive financial results.

• Possesses strong drive to learn continuously and quickly, strong collaboration skills, resilience in the face of setbacks, and is open to new ideas.

• Demonstrates concise and clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to actively listen, adapt messaging based on audience, influence and effectively articulates thoughts to internal and external stakeholders.

• Understands data, data mining tools (ie: Excel, Essbase, etc.) and system interfaces and applies technology solutions to job responsibilities.

• Establishes and promotes strategic and innovative thinking to achieve common goals as a team.

• Identify, analyze and propose solutions. Assesses risk and apply judgment and provide clarity understanding of cross-functional implications.

• Seeks to understand, anticipate, and address needs through responsive and quality interactions while balancing the needs with the broader organizational goals.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company:We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

Wage: 63700 to 95650

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