Career Opportunity
Accountant I - Fixed Assets
Location: Hybrid based in DE or FL
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.
Your role in our success:
This position is responsible for performing General Ledger Accounting and Sub-ledger duties related to Fixed Assets and Capital for Company business units. Duties include but not limited to: Ensuring accuracy of the Sub-ledger Recording journal entries Performing accounting reconciliations Preparing account analysis Providing accounting along with financial reporting and other operation specific information. The position resides in a Fixed Asset Shared Services Department and provides support to the entire Chesapeake Utilities Corporation enterprise.
What youll be working on:
- Maintain and perform accounting financials in Power Plan Fixed Asset ERP System designed to accommodate Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Energy businesses
- Develop solid understanding of Utility Accounting GAAP and SOX Controls as practiced by Chesapeake Utility Corporation. Provide guidance to the corporation on Fixed Asset Policies and Procedures.
- Generation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements (generate journal entries issues resolution and review of financial statements with comments on variances prior to close)
- Generate monthly account reconciliations (review G/L research verify and document)
- Analysis of monthly financial Capital results and review with business unit management (variance review and documentation)
- Assist the rate department in regulatory filings (date collection worksheet generation other support)
- Assist with business units annual budget process and periodic forecast projections
- Identify areas in current process and procedures for improvement (draft recommendation for review with manager prior to implementation)
- Accounting liaison with operation personnel to answer question and resolve issues that are Fixed Asset related.
- Various financial reporting and other monthly task related to the providing accounting services for a specific company
Who you are:
- Accounting degree and/or certification or other similar education and experience skills to perform fixed asset and capital account activities.
- Advanced level of Excel worksheet skills
- Ability to work well with others and communicate with others if an effective manner
- Ability to work in remote environment.
- One to three years related experience.
Where youll be working:
- Hybrid remote working environment
Whats in it for you:
- 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