Full-Time

Accountant

Accounting, SEC and Technical Accounting

Posted on 7/23/2026

Deadline 8/4/26
Consolidated Edison

Consolidated Edison

5,001-10,000 employees

Delivers electricity to NYC and Westchester

Compensation Overview

$110k - $156k/yr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory as needed.

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience in Accounting, including public accounting audit experience
  • Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience in Accounting, including public accounting audit experience
  • 2 years Full-time work experience in Accounting, including public accounting audit experience, required
  • 2 years Strong working knowledge, and application, of U.S. GAAP rules, required
  • 2 years Detailed knowledge of GAAP financial statements, financial statement components, and footnote disclosures, required
  • Driver's License Required
Responsibilities
  • Review the various reserves and balances established on the Company's books. Leverage U.S. GAAP knowledge and work with internal and external specialists to adjust as appropriate. These include environmental, customer receivables, pending litigation, pension/OPEB, and goodwill.
  • Prepare and update accounting opinions and general accounting procedures to document transactions, including energy efficiency programs, and ensure proper implementation of accounting requirements and standards.
  • Perform research and prepare entries, disclosures and ad hoc analyses for assigned areas related to complex/non-routine accounting topics, and present findings to senior management.
  • Perform technical independent research on regulatory guidelines, financial analysis and accounting pronouncements and provide recommendations for Company implementation. Work closely with other finance and operating areas to update internal accounting policies.
  • Prepare footnote disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and reporting requirements for regulated entities.
  • Work directly with supervisors, managers, and assistant controllers on a regular basis to provide timely research or historical information.
  • Comply with the Company policies, procedures, and internal controls, and support Company's numerous inclusion initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors on requests relating to testing of controls and substantive testing of assigned topics.
  • Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire Preferred

Consolidated Edison supplies electricity to more than 10 million people and businesses in New York City and Westchester. Its work centers on reliable delivery of power and expanding access to energy services. The company also pursues a net-zero future by 2050, aggressively reducing fossil fuel use and investing in clean energy, infrastructure, and new technologies. It runs energy-efficiency programs that have cut carbon emissions by 11 million metric tons since 2009, and is undertaking long-term projects to strengthen resilience against extreme weather. Its approach differs from many competitors through a strong commitment to affordability, equity, and environmental justice, collaboration with customers, regulators, engineers, and policymakers, and a continuous focus on practical infrastructure and technology investments to support a cleaner energy system.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1823

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What believers are saying

  • Electrification expands load from heat pumps, EV charging, and building retrofits.
  • Advanced analytics improve outage prediction, asset health, and field-force deployment.
  • Distributed energy resources and demand-response tools fit dense urban load patterns.

What critics are saying

  • New York PSC rate cases can cut returns and delay cost recovery.
  • Storms or feeder failures in one region create expensive outages and penalties.
  • Gas and steam assets face stranded-capital pressure from decarbonization policies.

What makes Consolidated Edison unique

  • Runs a regulated electric, gas, and steam network across New York City.
  • Operates advanced AMI and distribution analytics across millions of meters.
  • Con Edison Transmission adds a distinct regulated transmission capital platform.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

Company News

TipRanks
Nov 24th, 2025
Consolidated Edison Secures $500M Loan

Consolidated Edison (CECONY) secured a $500 million loan to repay existing debt due November 2025. The 364-Day Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement includes covenants that could affect financial stability. The latest analyst rating for ED stock is a Sell with a $98 price target. Despite a neutral technical trend, the stock is considered reasonably priced with an attractive dividend yield. Current market cap is $36.15 billion.

PR Newswire
Feb 20th, 2025
Con Edison Reports 2024 Earnings

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2024 net income for common stock of $1,820 million or $5.26 a share compared with $2,519 million or $7.25 a share in 2023. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) were $1,868 million or $5.40 a share in 2024 compared with $1,762 million or $5.07 a share in 2023. Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share in 2024 exclude adjustments to the gain and other impacts related to the sale of all of the stock of Con Edison's former subsidiary, Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. (the Clean Energy Businesses) in 2023 and the effects of hypothetical liquidation at book value (HLBV) accounting for tax equity investments

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Dec 3rd, 2024
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Con Edison announces strategic 7-million share offering with JP Morgan, securing future capital for subsidiary investments through flexible settlement options by 2025.

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Dec 3rd, 2024
Con Edison launches public offering of 7 million shares

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