Utility Project Accountant (Transmission)
Utility Project Accountant (Transmission)
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Job Description
Utility Project Accountant (Transmission)
Location: Morristown NJ (Onsite / Hybrid)
Position Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2 years
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven women-owned management consulting firm exclusively focused on the utilities sector. We partner with leading power and energy companies to deliver strategic solutions across program management business intelligence and operational execution. Our team is built on a foundation of trust excellence and a shared commitment to building a more resilient energy future.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Utility Accountant to support project and asset accounting across a dynamic portfolio of transmission projects. This role requires the ability to interpret asset ownership maintain data integrity across multiple systems and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in utility accounting experience with SAP and PowerPlan and a working knowledge of FERC accounting.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with accounting standards for Transmission cost collectors
Determine asset ownership and establish correct project accounting frameworks
Investigate and interpret asset ownership using client systems; report discrepancies and align records
Set up and maintain settlement rules for project accounting (OpCos voltage capital/removal/O&M)
Support financial forecasting by resolving project accounting issues and entering CIAC accurately
Create work orders and project accounting in SAP for newly approved Transmission Portfolio projects
Confirm proper accounting and work order mapping for each project
Run master data queries and ensure SAP and PowerPlan Master Data integrity
Request and maintain new project locations for accurate tracking and unitization
Conduct ad hoc accounting and work order research
Support monthly financial reporting and Transmission Forecast Tool
Collaborate with Transmission Business Services FERC & Wholesale Asset Management and Distribution
Review project accounting with Project Managers prior to execution
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance or related field or 2 years equivalent work experience
Strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Excel
Utility accounting experience
Familiarity with SAP PowerPlan and Transmission GIS
Working knowledge of FERC accounting
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
Industry reputation Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
Collaborative culture Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
Competitive total rewards Strong compensation full benefits 401(k) match and meaningful work
CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation citizenship gender identity veteran status disability or any legally protected class.
As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women veterans and underrepresented minorities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
