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Principal Property Accountant

at Summit Utilities/AOG in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Summit Utilities

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Property Accountant. This role offers the flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity from one of our office locations in Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville AR, or Portland ME OR remote from the state of Texas.


Position Summary


This position will be responsible for the analysis of fixed asset transactions and balances at the end of month, quarter and yearly. This position will be responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual capital accrual processes. This position will be heavily involved in researching new accounting practices from a capital asset point of view. This position will also work closely with FP&A and Operations and take a proactive approach to help manage capital spend.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop controls to ensure proper capitalization of costs and treatment of construction in progress
  • Prepare and file regulatory filings related to Plant Accounting (FERC filings, SSER, PBR filings, 7100 reports, Rate case requests and any others needed)
  • Review data prepared by other property accountants in response to rate case data requests
  • Support the implementation of financial and ancillary software systems pertaining to Property Accounting
  • Provide leadership and guidance to co-workers ensuring that all deliverables are completed in accordance with associated deadlines
  • Recognize trends to identify material errors in Property accounts or financial reports
  • Identify and coordinate data and system issues working closely with the Information Systems department on problem resolution, enhancements, testing, and data verification
  • Review the completion of the interim and annual audits PBC’s before delivery to auditors
  • Other Ad-hoc requests pertaining to Property account analysis

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s in accounting required
  • At least 8 years of accounting experience
  • 8+ years of experience with property accounting  preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and analytical capability
  • Experience in the utility industry or another asset-heavy industry preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines
  • Ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment t



    Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Posting: 4500242

Posted On: Jul 04, 2025

Updated On: Jul 04, 2025

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