Acct.financial analyst - Delta Gas



Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting / Financial Analyst

Reports To: Director – Accounting & Financial Reporting

Grade: E08

Section: Finance

Effective Date: 10/01/2015

Function:

The Analyst is assigned specific accounts from Delta’s general ledger chart of accounts. The Analyst is expected to become thoroughly familiar with assigned accounts and carry out the following duties with respect to each. In addition, the Analyst is assigned secondary accounts for which they carry out all functions in the event of the primary analyst’s absence.

Duties:

1. Obtain familiarity with the general ledger chart of accounts. Certain analysts will be given primary responsibility for assigning account distribution to invoices, but all analysts should be familiar enough with the chart of accounts to perform distribution.

1. Obtain a thorough understanding of the assigned accounts.

1. Perform all processes/transactions/journal entries related to the assigned accounts.

1. Reconcile general ledger balance for each assigned account to appropriate support prior to month-end close.

1. Be proficient and creative with the use of personal computers and the data bases on the AS400. Continually looks for ways to automate manual processes.

1. Analyze each account on a monthly basis in order to explain fluctuations in the current month amount compared with prior periods and variances from budgeted amounts.

1. Prepare and distribute reports on information pertaining to assigned accounts as requested. These include, but are not limited to, reports for other departments, reports for upper management, audit schedules, rate case data requests, etc.

1. Keep abreast of governmental/regulatory requirements with respect to the assigned accounts. Prepare appropriate tax returns and informational surveys in compliance with applicable governing bodies.

1. Ensure that Company Practices are up to date and being followed in the assigned area. Draft revisions to Practices when appropriate.

1. Maintain controls to document the fact the Practices are being followed.

1. Follow the Company’s record retention policies with respect to the assigned areas. File reports in an organized and timely manner.

1. Serve as a resource person to the Budget Agent responsible for the assigned accounts. Promptly follow up on Budget Agent’s concerns and questions. Assist in the preparation of budgets as requested.

1. Manage any software changes that affect the activity related to assigned accounts. Play an active role in training other company personnel affected by the change.

1. Perform special individual or team projects as requested by authorized personnel.

2. Perform assigned internal control activities and maintain internal control documentation. Participate in internal control meetings communicating changes in assigned internal controls, additional risks identified and any known control deficiencies.

3. Effectively communicate with others both inside and outside of the departments providing timely and accurate information.

1. Continually look for ways to improve how the job is being performed.

1. Performs any and all other duties assigned by authorized personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

TITLE: ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ANALYST

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent experience

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

None required

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Experience in double-entry accounting, computer spreadsheets and data bases. Minimum of two years preferred.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Number of Employees Supervised:

Direct: 0

Indirect: 0

PUBLIC CONTACTS:

External auditors, banks, vendors, service providers, consultants, Kentucky PSC, Federal, State and Local Taxing agencies, trade organizations, peers at other utilities and customers.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid drivers License.

Remarks: In addition to the above qualifications all employees must meet the general qualifications and requirements pertaining to all jobs.

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