Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

As an Accounting Operations Consultant, you will provide expert accounting guidance on complex financial matters that help APS make informed business decisions. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of financial operations while supporting strategic goals. By solving complex accounting challenges and advising leaders on financial policies, plans, and objectives, you help APS remain a strong, reliable utility that serves customers and communities across Arizona.

What Your Day Would Be Like

Analyze and resolve complex accounting issues that impact financial operations, reporting, and business decisions.
Develop solutions for challenging accounting projects and initiatives that align with organizational goals.
Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to provide guidance on financial strategies, policies, and business objectives.
Prepare and review complex financial analyses and reports that support informed decision-making.
Evaluate accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted consultant to management on significant accounting matters and organizational priorities.

Who We’re Looking For

Strong accounting expertise with experience handling complex financial operations, reporting, and analysis.
Ability to solve challenging problems and develop practical solutions in a dynamic business environment.
Skilled at interpreting financial information and communicating recommendations to a variety of stakeholders.
Experience collaborating with management and influencing decisions through sound professional judgment.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
A proactive professional who thrives on accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results.

Minimum Requirements

BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
PLUS five years of experience (2 years preferred within an electric-utility environment) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of accounting theory (GAAP), FERC and ACC requirements, and working knowledge of accounting and related systems.
Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with Executive management.
Must possess a broad business perspective, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal, communication and consulting skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

MBA, MS in Accounting or CPA certification preferred.
Utility experience preferred.

Major Accountabilities

1) Prepares a variety of accurate and timely financial reports that are highly complex, participant billings, rate case studies and responds to information requests.
2) Analyzes and reconciles a variety of accounts and reports that are highly complex, and maintains financial reporting systems.
3) Performs a variety of highly complex economic studies to evaluate a range of standard business issues, proposals and alternatives.
4) Models financial activity to produce a variety of highly complex corporate financial targets and forecasts.
5) Supports regulatory and competitive strategies, analysis and findings.
6) Contributes to the development of department policies and procedures, accounting manuals and FERC regulations.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Arizona Public Service

Accounting Consultant - Accounting Operations

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