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Assistant to the Controller
Requisition Number: 7078
Location: Moncks Corner
Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Unit Number - Unit Name: 44000 - CONTROLLER'S OFFICE
Experience Required: See Position Requirements
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Recruiting Start Date: Oct 10, 2022
Recruiting End Date: Oct 28, 2022
Job Posting: Internal and External
Position Description
Assists the Controller in directing Santee Cooper's accounting functions. Ensures internal and external financial data reported is in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, Governmental (GASB) and Financial (FASB) Accounting Standards Board as well as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).
This position acts a key liaison with support groups such as Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, and Treasury.
This employee is expected to be experienced, express sound judgment, and personally motivated for quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.
Essential Job Tasks:
Supports Financial Accounting through the recording of assigned journals during the monthly closing cycle to ensure financial results are complete and accurate. In addition, this role will support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Accounting and Santee Cooper organization. The focus of this role is on the ability to transform data into meaningful information that can be used internally and externally, and gaining an understanding of how the Accounting area supports the company and how we can continue to increase that value.
Will be responsible for completing three (3) key work processes: (i) Monthly management reporting, (ii) Supporting the audit coordination process with external auditors (ex. Cherry Bekaert and Central) and (iii) Reviewing, summarizing, and implementing new Accounting standards. The employees in this area is expected to be current in regulatory matters including FERC, FASB and GASB regulations.
Meets with peers and management outside of accounting to develop working relationships and determine information needs such as the Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, and Treasury groups. This could include occasionally presenting to executive management or the Board of Directors. Be cognizant of current corporate and strategic efforts to prioritize financial requirements.
Serves as needed on any cross-functional or corporate teams to address specific needs or development recommendations. This position will also be expected to substitute for the Controller when needed.
Position Requirements
This position may be eligible for hybrid (remote and in person arrangement).
Bachelor's Degree 8 years of experience.
Must have a solid understanding of generally accepted accounting practices and fundamental knowledge of Governmental (GASB) and Financial (FASB) Accounting Standards Boards and preparing corresponding financial statements.
Familiar with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) account requirements.
Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain/discuss accounting application at a conversational level.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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