Accountant

COMPANY OVERVIEW

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.

DATE POSTED: January 10, 2025 CLOSING DATE: January 17, 2025

GRADE LEVEL: 51-52

DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING

STARTING SALARY: $61,000 - $93,900 Salary is commensurate with experience.

JOB FAMILY SUMMARY PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Vice President-Controller, is responsible for performing various non-routine professional accounting functions to assist with special requests and projects to include: (i) supporting the preparation of financial data included in rate filing packages with the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission; (ii) the review of internal financial reports including those generated from general ledger subsystems; (iii) financial analysis and research, and (iv) assist the Controller with assigned special projects.

EDUCATION

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a BBA in Accounting or a minimum of thirty (30) hours of accounting courses.
2. Certified Public Accountant preferred.

EXPERIENCE
0 to 3 or more years of experience

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Professional experience in positions of increasing responsibility as an accountant or equivalent experience and education.
2. Strong understanding of the requirements of the Substantive Rules in Texas and New Mexico as they relate to schedules assigned to the Director of Financial Accounting and or sponsored by the Controller in rate case filings.
3. Analytical and mathematical skills with working knowledge of percentages, ratios and mathematical formulas.
4. Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
5. Broad knowledge of GAAP and FERC accounting procedures and reporting practices; and internal controls and related procedures.
6. Proficient skills in Excel, Access, Word, Oracle, and PowerPlan.
7. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to effectively interact with people from diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds.
8. Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously, comprehend and analyze technical data, and initiate appropriate courses of action on assignments.
9. Ability to establish, maintains, and promotes helpful, objective, courteous and professional working relationships with Management, fellow employees, and the general public.
10. Must maintain a strong sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.
11. Must be able to work irregular, shifts, and long hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following are essential job functions and may be accomplished in part by utilizing personal computer with input and output devices, printers, modems, Company databases, spreadsheet and word processing software, and other related department peripherals.

1. Provides functional end user support of the accounting data provided from the general ledger subsystems.
2. Act as a liaison between the Controller, and the Rate Department and Rate Case Managers related to issues dealing with rate case schedules, testimony and or RFIs.
3. As applicable, assist with Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Plant Accounting, Payroll, Energy Accounting, Regulatory Accounting, Tax, IT, outside consultants, internal and external auditors on various reporting and general ledger issues.
4. Research regarding accounting matters and document conclusions with a memorandum.
5. Assist with the execution of the year end audit and benefit plan audits as well as coordination efforts with various groups (third party providers, auditors, actuaries, etc.)
6. Assist the Controller with various administrative projects or other assigned special projects.
7. Participate in various initiatives, projects, or other solutions related to the Company's business and compliance requirements.
8. Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs other related tasks that are not included but are within the context of duties defined.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The incumbents in this classification are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; primary work environment is typically of an office or administrative nature.
2. May work non-standard hours.
3. May require travel to Company work sites.
4. May require out of town travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
3. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
4. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
5. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
6. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
7. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
8. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
9. Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
10. Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
11. Visual acuity: Color, depth perception and field of vision to include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.

If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line by 5:00 PM, January 17, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)