Senior Accountant

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life: 
•    We make it happen:  We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance. 
•    We seek out perspective:  We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
•    We collaborate:  We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
•    We care:  We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard
By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued. 
 

Summary

This position will be responsible for supporting the Controller team for both the financial reporting and external reporting team. This position will assist with closing the ledgers, account analysis and assist in the preparation, review and coordination of external compliance filings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare account analysis and assist in financial statement analysis and reporting
• Support financial reporting team with month-end close responsibilities including complex accounting journal entry support and analysis as required
• Prepare, review and coordinate external filings including assisting in the preparation of financial statements, disclosures and supplemental information for SEC filings.
• Prepare and assist on financial statement footnote disclosures
• Assist and support periodic reports for forms to:
• The Missouri Public Service Commission
• FERC Filings
• Benefit Plan statements including Form 5500
• Governmental surveys and forms
• Assist in the preparation of financial information for various management presentations and ad hoc analysis
• Keep abreast of changing US GAAP, SEC and regulatory rules and regulations
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Execute special project and ad hoc requests, as assigned.

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

•    Ability to work in an extremely fast paced and agile environment 
•    Maintain regular and reliable level of attendance
•    Ability to plan, manage time effectively and be productive with multiple concurrent tasks
•    Communicate project status and results to team
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
•    Effective presentation and communication skills 
 

Supervisory Responsibilities

•    Not currently 

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• •    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar degree
  •    CPA desired or working toward CPA certification

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

•    At least 3 years relevant experience
•    Experience with FERC and utility regulatory accounting strongly preferred
•    Strong, detailed knowledge of US GAAP
•    Advanced skills and experience with Microsoft Excel
•    Experience working in large scale ERP systems such as Oracle, Oracle HFM  experience strongly preferred
 

Physical demands, environment and schedule

•    Work is performed in a shared, open-office environment.
•    Requires work during nonstandard business hours with occasional travel.

•    Must be local to St. Louis, Missouri 

Posting Requirements

•    We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com
Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.