DescriptionSUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSJOB TITLE: Property AccountantREQUISITION: ACC001LDEPARTMENT: Controller - Topeka General Office or Kansas City HeadquartersLOCATION: Kansas City, MO, Topeka, KSPAY RANGE: Property Accountant I - $51,000 - $63,700Property Accountant II - $62,300 - $77,900Sr Property Accountant - $79,100 - $105,400Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in accounting for the company’s plant assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules
Record, analyze, and monitor plant asset activity
Perform monthly accounting close activities for the company’s plant assets
Complete account reconciliations
Prepare journal entries
Respond to various internal and external data requests, including those related to financial and regulatory reporting requirements
Effectively communicate with and help train field personnel and other users on plant accounting policies, procedures, and processes, particularly those related to the plant asset accounting system
Assist with special projects and complete other duties as assigned
QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
Related experience in a plant accounting or fixed asset system environment is preferred
Knowledge of the PowerPlan asset accounting system and/or the PeopleSoft general ledger system is a plus
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets and word processing, is required
Must be able to apply analytical thinking, creative problem solving, and sound reasoning
Must have the ability to handle multiple projects and compete assigned tasks within the required time frame.
Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and can work effectively with others in a team environment
A strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and job-related experience in plant accounting or fixed asset systems is preferred.
Maintain effective internal controls by developing and following procedures, providing adequate audit trails and maintaining supporting documentation for all aspects of responsibilities
Licenses, Certificates, and/or Testing Required:
CMA, CPA, or candidates for these certifications are preferred
Working Conditions:
Structured Hybrid Policy requires employees to be in the office Tuesday thru Thursday with Monday and Friday being optional office days and must live either in the state of Kansas or Missouri.
Job requires some overtime as needed to meet reporting requirements.
Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance
Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Shift StandardJob Field: Finance and AccountingReq ID: ACC001L