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Summary of Position Duties

The responsibilities for the Accountant position include:

• Serve as the Chair/Lead of the Technology Accounting Review Committee.

• Research and provide sound guidance on technical software and hardware accounting and reporting issues for subsidiaries.

• Assist with accounting conversations as appropriate between theTechnology Organization and System Accounting Research, Corporate Accounting, Budgeting & Reporting, and Property Accounting teams.

• Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and participate in the adoption of the new standards.

• Document and communicate complex accounting decisions and cost recovery mechanisms for technology projects.

Job Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required

• Advanced Degree or CPA is preferred

• Five years of accounting experience is required

• Technology and/or Utility accounting experience is preferred

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate conversations on complex accounting topics is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of FASB and SEC accounting and reporting standards and requirements

• Ability to research technical/complex accounting issues

• Extremely strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and explain complex accounting issues to a varied audience

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with accounting, auditing, various non-financial functional areas, and varying levels of staff and management

• Understanding of FERC reporting requirements is a plus

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.