Unitil Service Corporation Looking for Associate Plant Accountant at Hampton, NH Full Time

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.

Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected.  Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.  

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.  

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups

Position Purpose

The Plant Accounting group is responsible for all accounting and reporting activities related to Utility Plant, including depreciation and cost of removal, as well as other accounting activities, including certain accounting activities related to property taxes.  The utility plant balance is generally one of the largest asset balances for the Unitil subsidiaries.  The plant accounting group’s primary responsibilities include:

    Preparing complete and accurate utility plant / property tax accounting records for Unitil and its subsidiaries

    Timely processing of all utility plant and property tax transactions for Unitil and its subsidiaries

    Ensuring completeness and accuracy of all utility plant and property tax transactions and journal entries

    Designing, implementing, and executing internal controls over financial reporting that relate to utility plant and property taxes

    Supporting the Company’s rate case efforts and other strategic initiatives by providing accounting, financial, and business insights

Principle Accountabilities

50%    Accounting Operations

Ensure all Utility Plant and property tax transactions are recorded accurately, completely and in a timely manner to facilitate financial reporting for external publication as well as internal management decision making and analysis.  This role will be responsible for the Plant accounting for the following companies:

    Northern Utilities, Inc.

    Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc.

20%    Accounting Operations

Assist in the preparation of financial statements and other financial reports in accordance with various accounting and reporting standards including US GAAP, FERC, SEC, and IRS.  Prepare internal reporting analyzing actual results as well as budget comparisons.  Provide insight to management and other company departments related to results of operations as well as progress on various key initiatives.  Provide support for the Company’s annual operating and capital budgets.

15%    Policies and Procedures

Review Company policies and procedures and actively identify opportunities to drive efficiencies in Company processes as well as strengthen internal controls.  Develop a deep understanding of the Company’s accounting systems, including PowerPlan, and leverage that understanding to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, controls, or interaction with other groups.  Maintain awareness of Company accounting policies and current standards that may require updates to existing Company policies.

15%    Regulatory Compliance

Prepare reports and provide evidentiary responses to data requests related to the requirements of or proceedings with the Company’s regulators including FERC, MDPU, NHPUC, MPUC and other regulators.  

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

•    2-5 years of accounting experience or equivalent

•    Excellent attention to detail

•     May be asked to work an extended schedule to meet deadlines 

•     Must be available to respond to delivery system emergencies and be available for on call rotation

Last update 10-4-22