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
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 account reconciliations, journal entries and close-out reviews
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 financial reports to comply with federal and state regulation including FERC Form 1, 3Q and 60 as well as various state commission supplemental reports and schedules; 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 makes adjustments as needed.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
One (1) plus years of related accounting experience preferably in a corporate and/or public accounting environment
Strong knowledge of basic accounting theory
Strong knowledge of functional accounting practices and procedures
Good analytical skills
Good oral and written communication skills.

Associate Staff Accountant

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