Plant Accountant II or Senior

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Position Description

This person will determine appropriateness of and prepare entries, corrections and adjustments to plant and specified asset accounting records; evaluate variances and analyze the effects of transactions on various account relationships related to financial statements.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Determines appropriateness of and prepares entries, corrections and adjustments to plant and specified asset accounting records; evaluates variances and analyzes the effects of transactions on various account relationships related to financial statements.
• Evaluates alternative means of treating transactions, which enter into the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and financial reports, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and FERC guidelines.
• Prepares or oversees monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to Plant Accounting areas of responsibility.
• Researches and implements solutions on new accounting (GAAP) and regulatory issues (FERC, SEC, ACC, etc.)
• Maintains Projects and Fixed Asset accounting systems and uses available tools to query those systems for information; understands & supports relationship between Projects, Fixed Assets and General Ledger modules of Oracle Financials.
• Using available PC software develops worksheets to provide reports and supporting accounting schedules, as necessary.
• Provides customer service to other departments within the company on issues pertaining to operations & plant accounting.
• Recommends improvements or modifications to accounting systems & procedures.
• Performs additional assignments as requested.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)
Level II

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires BS degree in Accounting with 24 units of accounting from an accredited institution or an AA degree in business with 18 units of accounting and 6 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of experience in accounting, or 8 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Senior
Description:

• Will have primary responsibility for complex research, analysis or compliance projects. May have several projects or studies assigned at the same time and may assist other plant accountants on large projects. Will direct and review the work prepared by others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications of Level II and four years related experience. Big 5 public accounting experience and CPA status preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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