Allere
Job Description
Job Description
At ALLERE GROUP, we pride ourselves in creating the perfect match for our candidates. We work tirelessly to build relationships with top companies across the nation, so we always have exciting opportunities for the right candidates. If you are excited about emerging technologies and would love to be a part of a progressive company, we want to talk to you!
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Allentown, Pa
Responsibilities
- listed below relate to the IT line of business, and rate case support can include one or multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee the development of the line of business goals, objectives, and operating budgets.
- Solve complex business problems and analyze business results.
- Full responsibility to provide accurate and timely response to annual operating plan and budget requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, financial target communication to line of business leaders, develop the plan for full utilization of labor resources, identification of support function labor requirements, and preparation and delivery of leadership presentations.
- Oversee the planning and budgeting function, including business case development and preparation of capital governance documentation supporting capital project approval.
- Engage regularly with business partners and pursue enhancements to business relationships.
- Lead business partners with the identification and quantification of process improvements and lead the implementation of improvements.
- Oversee junior team members as they perform analyzes of financial results compared to budget or forecast expectations by examining cost data, following up on major variances and requesting explanations from appropriate functions/departments.
- Actively monitor capital projects and make forecast changes as needed to match revised construction plans and monitor operations and maintenance expenses to support corporate targets.
- Oversee complex regulatory support which includes rate cases, regulatory assets or liabilities, mechanism/tracker filings, as well as other filings as required.
- Review and/or perform day-to-day accounting and budgeting functions including project/work order maintenance, project/task setup, monthly manual accrual journal entries, expense coding support, etc.
- Lead special projects identified by management with manager guidance.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and continually provide FERC Classification of accounts guidance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, marketing or related field and a minimum of seven years’ experience in a finance related field.
- Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees including MBA, CPA, or CGMA, as well as knowledge or experience in the energy/power industry.
ALLERE GROUP is a proud woman-owned business (WBENC certified) and active supporters of numerous philanthropic, volunteer, and fundraising endeavors.
ALLERE GROUP offers direct hire, contract to hire, and statement of work placements. We offer access to employer healthcare benefits, and a 401k retirement plan. Allere Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.