Wgl – Sr Corporate Accountant

Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Performs monthly closing activities in PeopleSoft; performs a variety of specialized PeopleSoft functions related to transaction processing, troubleshooting, and executing PeopleSoft processes, including allocations
• Develops, implements and maintains allocation methodologies and documentation with respect to charges to subsidiaries and affiliates
• Prepares and reviews journal entries for accuracy, completeness and validity in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Performs and reviews reconciliations, including implementing the necessary solutions for any discrepancies
• Conducts monthly, quarterly, annually or ad-hoc due diligence analysis which interprets variances from period to period and detect misstatements of the Company’s financial results
• Assists with the preparation and detail review of both external and internal reports on a monthly, quarterly, annual or ad-hoc basis. Reports are prepared under either GAAP, FERC or company formats
• Conducts, analyses and implements the changes needed for new accounting pronouncements and/or regulatory orders
• Works with the external and internal auditors during quarterly, annual or ad-hoc reviews/audits
• Prepares information for the initial filing of rate case data and evaluates/responds to data requests from the Commissions as needed
• Recommends and documents policies and procedures; recommends and implements changes to improve work guidelines, systems and processes
• Leads in preparing complex journal entries including, elimination and consolidation entries when necessary
• Establish and continuously improve processes, documentation, policies and procedures and systems
• Communicate and collaborate with various departments and external vendors to on accounting related matters
• Performs other special projects as directed by the Corporate Accounting Manager
 

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