Associate Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Under direct supervision and guidance, the Associate Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial data for Eversource. Provide financial support to Eversource. Responsible for assisting with month-end, and year-end matters, compliance, and other financial responsibilities.

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office. 

Essential Functions

• Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Eversource accounting function.
• Handles monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepares the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Performs accounting control activities including detailed referencing of support materials and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Assists with closing activities.  Prepares journal entries for accounts, reviews, and reconciles general ledger accounts, analyzes variances.
• Investigates and resolves outstanding items.
• Performs responsibilities associated with the coordination of financial reports to comply with federal and state regulation.
• Assists with financial statement variance analysis as needed.
• Assists with data input into webforms as needed.
• Assists in the interpretation of new regulations and orders relative to accounting matters as well as the assignment of new FERC accounts in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulation, Chart of Accounts, and relevant accounting policy standards.
• Maintains the integrity of accounting information in the system and adjusts as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory
• Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures
• Good analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.       

Experience:       

• 12 months plus of related accounting experience preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $61,000 - $68,000 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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