Payroll Accountant and External Reporting and Compliance Specialist

$63,066 - $93,080/Yr

Alaska Electric Light And Power Company - Juneau, AK

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Juneau, AK

5,001-10,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Payroll Accountant and External Reporting and Compliance Specialist at Alaska Electric Light & Power Company (AEL&P) is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll, as well as the development and delivery of external reporting and compliance deliverables. This role involves working closely with financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and supporting the CFO in rate case processes.

Responsibilities

• Process in-house bi-monthly and supplemental payrolls.
• Complete payroll-related reporting requirements.
• Facilitate payroll-related fund transfers.
• Prepare and file various regulatory actions to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Complete rate update calculations and other actions as required by various power sales agreements and AELP's tariff.
• Update and develop reports as needed to satisfy AELP's external financial reporting requirements.
• Update reports as needed to satisfy AELP debt covenant requirements.
• Support AELP's CFO in the rate case process, including development of initial filings and responding to related discovery.

Requirements

• Experience and/or education sufficient to demonstrate a strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and methods.
• Proficiency in standard accounting processes, which may include an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree, or a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting.
• Significant experience performing accounting functions for an audited entity.
• Payroll experience is highly desired.
• Experience with enterprise-level accounting software is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plan
• Generous leave
• Paid holidays
• Legal services
• Long-term disability