Financial Reporting Accountant III

The Mom Project is proud to partner with a well-known utility company that puts people at the center of everything they do.

At the heart of this organization is a commitment to delivering energy that drives progress. They prioritize people, safety, and trust—building strong relationships while powering a better future.

Location: Hybrid (1 day onsite each week) within commutable distance to Newark, DE

Your role in our success will be:

The Financial Reporting Analyst III plays a critical role in the Company’s external financial reporting process, including preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) and quarterly earnings releases. This role is designed for a senior-level professional, ideally from a public accounting background, who has experience leading engagement teams, addressing complex technical accounting matters, and partnering with senior stakeholders.

What you'll be working on:

• Partner with Director of Financial Reporting and cross-functional teams in the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures included in SEC filings, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Take ownership of key components of quarterly and annual reporting deliverables, coordinating inputs from Investor Relations, FP&A, Treasury, and Business Accounting.
• Prepare and review portions of quarterly earnings releases, earnings call scripts, and investor presentations.
• Research, document, and resolve complex technical accounting and reporting matters, including preparation of formal accounting position papers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with internal and external auditors, managing audit requests and supporting accounting conclusions.
• Support preparation and review of annual employee benefit plan financial statements filed with the Department of Labor.
• Assist with preparation of regulated utility financial statements submitted to regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and review select corporate and intercompany elimination journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and enhance internal control documentation and support internal audit testing.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, review, and informal mentoring to junior staff.
• Lead portions of quarterly and annual close workflows and help drive reporting efficiencies.
• Identify and implement process improvements based on public accounting and SEC reporting best practices.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, and PowerPlan preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Hands-on experience using SAP for financial accounting, reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and data analysis is required.
• Bring an innovative, continuous-improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to streamline reporting processes and effectively adopting new technologies and tools.
• Demonstrate agility and adaptability, with the ability to navigate evolving priorities and take ownership of new or unfamiliar responsibilities as business needs arise.
• Strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Required, Master's degree in accounting or finance or MBA preferred
• 5 + years of public accounting experience acting in a senior or in-charge role, leading teams and managing complex accounting matters.
• Experience with the Big 4
• Financial Reporting (10Q, 10K, SEC filing experience)
• Licensure/Certification: CPA preferred
• Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Power Point), familiarity with Workiva, Blackline, Power Plan preferred
• Skills: Strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail imperative
• Abilities: Ability to operate in fast paced environment with shifting priorities · Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines · Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Regular driver’s license
• Commutable distance to Newark, DE

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive, and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include a generous 401(k), medical, dental, and life insurance, and tuition
• reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours, and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays, and a separate bank of sick time!