Technical Accounting Principal

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At EQT, we are making strides toward becoming the best producer by creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, landowners, communities, industry partners and investors. Our vision is to evolve EQT into a modern, connected, digitally enabled organization.

With an incredibly collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace, EQT was both named a National Top Workplace, as well as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work!

Join our Qrew!

EQT is seeking a Technical Accounting Principal to join our Corporate Accounting Qrew. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both the strategic and executional sides of technical accounting. The Technical Accounting Principal serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting, while also taking active ownership of core accounting activities and external reporting deliverables. 

This position requires a strong accounting foundation, sharp analytical thinking and a high degree of ownership over technical accounting work – from evaluating contracts and business arrangements at inception, to researching and documenting position memos, to implementing related accounting processes and ensuring results are accurately recorded and reflected in EQT’s financial statements. 

EQT has a track record of acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions that require technical accounting support. The Technical Accounting Principal will play a key role in evaluating the accounting for these transactions and working closely with senior leadership, external auditors and cross-functional teams to support decision-making, meet reporting obligations and ensure compliance with internal controls. 

 

The Technical Accounting Principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Technical Accounting & Research 

• Research, interpret and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions, contracts, business ventures and strategic initiatives 
• Lead or support the adoption of new accounting standards 
• Perform benchmarking and peer disclosure analysis 

Execution & Review 

• Oversee monthly close processes for technical accounting areas, including joint ventures, consolidation, noncontrolling interests, goodwill, intangible assets and transaction costs 
• Review key financial analyses and the statement of cash flows 
• Apply a deep understanding of EQT’s consolidation structure to ensure accurate presentation in EQT’s financial statements. 

External Reporting 

• Review stand-alone reporting packages for EQT’s joint ventures 

• Support SEC filing requirements that arise from capital market transactions, acquisitions, divest