Team Leader Accounting | Generation Accounting

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

Team Leader, Accounting (Generation) - Directs and coordinates the accounting functions initiatives related to the company's areas such as generation, transmission, distribution and general facilities, often leading a centralized functional activity.

· May be responsible for the development and administration of accounting related policies for financial reporting and analysis related to O&M, capital, fixed asset accounting, depreciation, property tax, contract compliance and participation in many complex accounting projects.

· Establish and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements regarding FERC and the ACC.

· May be charged with developing system and procedural requirements necessary to meet changing business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in accounting or equivalent education and minimum five (5) years of related accounting experience (preferred 2 years of electric-utility experience).

• MBA, MSA or CPA preferred. Thorough knowledge of accounting theory (GAAP), FERC and ACC regulatory requirements, working knowledge of the BAS, related systems and system design.

• Must possess a broad business perspective, problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated leadership and people management skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Partner with Field Support and Business Services to assure quality financial information and services are provided to support the customers business needs.

2) Provide leadership to produce effective teams, a cooperative culture that supports team accomplishments, cost effective performance and results in an environment consistent with APS cultural expectations and the vision for finance.

3) Oversee the preparation of accurate and reliable accounting records to assure financial reporting that complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, FERC & ACC regulatory requirements and contractual requirements.

4) Oversee the development of accounting policies, procedures and accounting systems to facilitate the proper recording and reporting of data related to fixed assets, construction work in progress, plant in service and property tax preparation.

5) Direct the administration of depreciation rates and philosophies that ensure appropriate and timely recovery of the Company's investment in fixed assets.

6) Maintain a high awareness of developments taking place in the utility accounting field to assure the facilities, procedures and systems continue to be current and consistent with the industry.

7) Allocate decision making and responsibilities to appropriate levels and empower others to act.

8) Develop skills and competencies of others through effective developmental activities, focusing on performance and results.

9) Promote a better understanding of accounting requirements, information, policies and procedures to assure accounting needs are being met as well as those of APS management and the participants.
 

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