Airswift is looking for an Accounting Analyst to support a major client in Salt Lake City, UT on a 12-month w2 contract

Schedule: 5/40

The Senior Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and to support the organizations financial objectives.

Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in support of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles
• Prepare financial and regulatory reports, including income statement and balance sheet analyses, in accordance with US GAAP and/or FERC accounting guidance.
• Support regulatory filings, audit requests, and respond to inquiries from auditors and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards (US GAAP, FERC, etc.).
• Perform accounting research and analyze accounting issues.
• Support internal and external audits, preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards (US GAAP, FERC, etc.).
• Support Regulatory initiatives / proceedings, including the preparation of evidence, supporting schedules and interrogatory responses.
• Contribute to special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and procedures, and regulatory and accounting practices.
• Responsible for supporting the accuracy of Company accounting records, and financial information disclosed in stand-alone financial statements, filings, regulatory applications and filings, etc. in compliance with US GAAP, FERC and other regulatory standards
• Accountable for development of process enhancements and system improvements to drive efficiency within GDS Finance

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in public practice accounting, technical accounting, external financial reporting, or accounting for regulated utilities preferred.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with ERP/ accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Cloud, HFM), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines, including occasional overtime during reporting periods.