Accounting Research Advisor

Summary

The Accounting Research Advisor research, analyze, and develop solutions to complex accounting and reporting topics. Assignments are often self-supervisory and self-initiated. Work independently under consultive direction of Accounting Management to accomplish long-range goals and objectives. Develop supportable solutions to accounting questions that involve ambiguity and unusual complexity. Will often require the application of professional accounting techniques and regulations, including GAAP and FERC standards. Requires a high-degree of ingenuity, analytical thinking, and  problem solving skills. Provide analyses that may include considerations of SEC-GAAP financial statement impacts, regulated utility impacts, and rate-making processes. Research complex accounting matters to develop conclusions aligned with authoritative accounting guidance. Provide guidance and high-level accounting support to various teams across the Organization on technical accounting topics. Prepare technical accounting documentation summarizing issues, findings, and recommendations. Communicate topics and conclusions to Executive Management and external auditors. Serve as a  prime advisor and contact for highly significant accounting matters. 

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
• With seven (7) years of experience (2 years preferred within an electric-utility environment) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA, MS in Accounting or CPA certification preferred.
• Expert knowledge of accounting theory (GAAP), FERC and ACC requirements, and complete knowledge of accounting and related systems.
• Expert analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with Executive management.
• Must possess a broad business perspective, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal, communication and consulting skills.
  
  

Major Accountabilities

1) Conducts a variety of accounting research and analyses on accounting topics of unusual complexity. Including identifying and applying appropriate GAAP and/or FERC accounting requirements. 

2) Evaluate and provide recommendations on a variety of accounting topics that are unusually complex in nature and may involve significant ambiguity.

3) Construct supportable accounting recommendations and conclusions. Providing well-documented conclusions that reference relevant accounting regulations. 

4) Evaluate and implement new accounting standards; including identifying issues and impacts and assessing potential accounting alternatives.

5) Determine financial statement impacts and GAAP disclosure requirements for complex and unique transactions. 

6) Supports regulatory and competitive strategies, analysis and findings.

7) Develops new policies and procedures based on professional principles and theories.

8) Support customers by providing thorough analysis on complex accounting topics across the Company.  

9) Prepare technical accounting memos documenting issues, accounting guidance, considerations, and conclusions.

10) Communicate in both written and verbal formats with executive management and external parties on various technical accounting matters including the economic impacts. 

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.