Accounting Projects and Process Analyst

New York Power Authority • White Plains, NY • 2h ago

Location:

White Plains, US

Summary

The Analyst position is part of the Controller's organization, reporting to the Assistant Controller, and will support the Controllers team in optimizing financial operations by analyzing and streamlining accounting workflows, identifying inefficiencies, enhancing regulatory compliance/reporting and implementing new strategies.

This role is ideal for someone with an accounting background, an understanding of ERP systems & implementation, and a passion for improving processes and systems.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Accounting with a focus on business/system management to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and process improvement methodologies. The individual will have demonstrated experience with financial data analysis, using tools Excel, SAP S4/Hana, and PowerBI.

This role follows compliance with New York State Public Authority's Law and other accounting rules and regulations including US GAAP, GASB, FASB and FERC.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and scheduling various project workloads.

Gathers and analyzes information to prepare status reports.

Ensures that assignment and scheduling of work follows company policy.

Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects.

Tracks and records costs through work orders and invoices.

Ensures that all project steps and activities are properly documented and closed in scheduling systems.

Research, monitor, and analyze data to produce business insights and action recommendations.

Coordinate work of cross-departmental teams to ensure project objectives are achieved and timelines are met. Follow up with various stakeholders to ensure that all project plans are executed as expected

Serves as a central point of contact to routinely relay, facilitate and keep stakeholders apprised of the project's status and respond to questions or inquiries regarding the project.

Maintains open communications and relationships with clients as well as the project team, coordinates and conducts meetings as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated success in managing small to medium to scale projects.

Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects or competing deadlines

Attention to details and possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to research issues, prepare evaluations on problems and recommend viable solutions.

Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing data, with skill in optimizing work processes

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated skills in project tracking and management projects.

Intermediate knowledge of software used to manage, analyze and present data, preferred. nd - Knowledge of and experience with department functions, programs and practices.

Demonstrated capability to communicate and work effectively at all levels of the organization, inspiring respect and credibility.

Ability to observe confidentiality.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree with 2 years relevant work experience; Or Associate's Degree with 4 years relevant work experience; Or High School Diploma with 6 years relevant work experience

Certification in a Project Management discipline, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Utility or Energy industry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Up to 25% travel, primarily within NY State.

May attend a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars during and outside of normal business hours.

Ability to visit customer sites and NYPA facilities.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $81,000 - $101,100. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email? accessibility@nypa.gov .

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