Tucson Electric Power

About Tucson Electric Power

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. UNS Energy Corporation’s public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., provide electric and gas service to customers in southern and northern Arizona. For more information about UNS Energy Corporation, visit http://www.uns.com. Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 414,000 customers in Southern Arizona. Although our company has been in business for more than 120 years, we continue to look for innovative ways of providing value, comfort, convenience and security to our customers every day. We’re evaluating cutting-edge energy technologies, reshaping our energy portfolio and expanding our renewable power and energy-efficiency programs. While our line of work can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Our team of dedicated professionals values engagement, enthusiasm, innovation and collaboration. In return, TEP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more. We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Accountant II or Senior. This position is in the Financial Accounting department and the successful candidate will function to maintain accounting records in accordance with applicable requirements and to prepare financial statements in a complex environment. In addition to the Financial Accounting function, this position may support, as needed, the Controller’s Area, which is comprised of Financial Accounting, External Reporting, Accounting Systems, Plant Accounting, Energy Settlements, and Tax. The position requires flexibility in adapting to new environments and job assignments and the ability to quickly learn new processes. Position-Related Responsibilities Accountant II: Maintain the accounting records and prepare financial statements in a very complex accounting environment: Accurately prepares monthly journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements. Analyzes the effects of transactions on various account relationships related to financial statements. Performs account reconciliations. Assists in preparation of multi-level consolidating financial statements (income statement, indirect cash flow statement, and balance sheet), ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements. Participates in the preparation of monthly reports/analyses for Management, which includes graphs, charts and written analyses explaining financial statement fluctuations. Participates in research and accounting treatment recommendations for new or proposed transactions. Familiarity with activity of regulatory rule-making bodies such as FASB, SEC, FERC, etc. to identify new requirements. Assists in development and documentation of new accounting procedures and modifications to existing procedures to enhance efficiency/effectiveness and maintain internal controls. Provides customer service to other departments and management by providing financial data and analysis to assist in business decisions and analysis of operating results. May include presentation of accounting concepts or operating results. Uses Oracle Financials accounting and query tools, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to develop reports and supporting accounting schedules, as necessary to aid in financial statement analysis and decision making. Assists in the preparation of various regulatory compliance reports, including FERC Form 1, ACC reports, SEC reports (Form 10-Q and Form 10-K-financial statements and related notes,), etc. Provides services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures. Special Projects: Completes responses to regulatory data requests (i.e. FERC and ACC) and prepares rate case adjustments assigned to the Financial Accounting area. Assists in identifying rate case adjustments and regulatory issues. Performs additional assignments as requested such as due diligence work, systems testing, etc. Participates in special projects requiring accounting and financial analysis skills. Accountant Senior: Maintain the accounting records and prepare financial statements in a very complex accounting environment: Prepares and/or reviews monthly journal entries for accuracy, compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements, etc. Analyzes the effects of transactions on various account relationships related to financial statements. Prepares and/or reviews account reconciliations. Prepares and/or reviews multi-level consolidating financial statements (income statement, indirect cash flow statement, and balance sheet), ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements. Participates in the preparation and review of monthly reports/analyses to Management, which includes graphs, charts and written analyses explaining financial statement fluctuations. Researches, recommends accounting treatment, and implements solutions on new or proposed transactions. Monitors activity of regulatory rule-making bodies such as FASB, SEC, FERC, etc. to identify new requirements. Ensures timely notification to Accounting Dept., upper management, and implements procedures to comply with new requirements. Develops and documents new accounting procedures and modifications to existing procedures to enhance efficiency/effectiveness and maintain internal controls. Provides customer service to other departments and management by advising on accounting matters and providing financial data and analysis to assist in business decisions and analysis of operating results. May include presentation of accounting concepts or operating results. Uses Oracle Financials accounting and query tools, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to develop reports and supporting accounting schedules, as necessary to aid in financial statement analysis and decision making. Assists in the preparation of various regulatory compliance reports, including FERC Form 1, ACC reports, SEC reports (Form 10-Q and Form 10-K-financial statements and related notes,), etc. Ensures compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and timely completion. Provides services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures. Special Projects: Completes/Reviews responses to regulatory data requests (i.e. FERC and ACC) and prepares and/or reviews rate case adjustments assigned to the Financial Accounting area. Assists in identifying rate case adjustments and regulatory issues. Performs additional assignments as requested such as due diligence work, systems testing, etc. Participates and/or leads special projects requiring accounting and financial analysis skills. Training and Supervision: Designs training materials and provides training to others in a group setting or on an individual basis. Supervises and assigns responsibility to other accountants to enhance their professional development and provide them on-the-job training on technical issues. Provides timely performance feedback to employees and helps to create development plans. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of assigned accountants and/or other employees on projects. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.) Level II Description Researches specific activities to determine appropriate financial statement classification. Able to prepare basic consolidated financial statements. Assists with the preparation of compliance reports and other projects. Provides information to other departments either alone or working with others. Has primarily responsibility for small to medium projects Minimum Qualifications Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 24 units of accounting from an accredited institution and 2 years of experience in accounting. Preferred Qualifications Public accounting experience and CPA preferred Senior Level Description Has responsibility for complex research, analysis, compliance and multi-level consolidation projects. May have several projects assigned at the same time, may lead large projects, and may assist other accountants on large projects. Directs and reviews work prepared by others. May provide advice/training to less experienced accountants. Minimum Qualifications Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 24 units of accounting from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Public accounting experience and CPA preferred Back Share Apply Now

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Company Type: Subsidiary or Business Segment

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 0.5 - 1 billion (USD)

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