Energy Accountant

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Energy Accountant
REQUISITION ID: ACC0025
DEPARTMENT: Power and Revenue Accounting - Kansas City Headquarters or Topeka General Office
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE: Accountant I: $52,700 - $65,900
Accountant II: $64,500 - $80,600
Accountant Sr: $72,900 - $97,200

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Additional hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
This professional position is responsible for calculating and recording the accounting for various regulated utility transactions and monthly reporting and quantitative and qualitative variance analysis. Also responsible for performing monthly or daily account reconciliations as required. Additionally, responsible to meet the on-going needs of management and compliance with all regulatory, internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines.

* Responsible for ensuring that transactions are recorded correctly in the General Ledger in accordance with FERC rules, State Commission Orders and GAAP accounting pronouncements.
* Prepare account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts.
* Assist with regulatory filings for various federal and state jurisdictions and any resulting data requests that arise from those filings.
* Prepare monthly reporting and quantitative and qualitative variance analysis

Education and Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree with an accounting major, CPA or MBA preferred;
* Typically has a minimum of 2-8 years relevant experience;
* Entry-level candidates will be considered;
* Preferred qualifications include utility industry experience and Peoplesoft experience;
* Must possess intermediate proficiency with Excel.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills in order to solve complex accounting problems.
* Ability to communicate complex accounting calculations and regulatory treatment across the organization.
* Independently research and make recommendations on how to comply with new accounting standards and regulatory orders as well as how to record new energy accounting transactions.
* Work with other groups in the company to ensure that accounting transactions are recorded accurately and find solutions to accounting or system issues that may arise.
* Display initiative and self-reliance with the ability to self-prioritize multiple projects and strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality performance.
* Maintain effective internal controls by developing and following procedures, providing adequate audit trails and maintaining supporting documentation for all aspects of responsibilities.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: None

Working Conditions: Normal office working conditions. Flexible work arrangement offered. Must be able to work independently after initial on-boarding/training. Additional hours or weekends might be required to meet necessary reporting requirements. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.