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Dominion Energy Lead Accountant in RICHMOND, Virginia

Lead Accountant

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

This individual contributor role currently reports directly to the Controller in support of Dominion Energy’s DEV/CE business segments and will participate in various assignments and analyses involving special accounting projects, some of which may be complex.

Participation in such projects generally involves developing recommended accounting positions for current or proposed transactions, including review of new or modified contracts, consulting on business development activities as well as the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards. This role routinely interacts with colleagues within and without the accounting organization and may provide leadership including functional advice and training to less experienced accountants.

In addition to special assignments, this role is responsible for performing certain monthly and quarterly procedures that may include but are not limited to:

  • Facilitating the review and compilation of comments on quarterly and annual SEC filings, and accompanying disclosure and control checklist submissions.

  • Monitoring the status and completeness of the Controller group’s SOX control procedures.

  • Facilitating periodic update meetings with other accounting groups on current issues.

  • Peer reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

6+ years of accounting experience; or 5 years of public accounting experience. (Note: A Master's degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement. A partial year of six months or more of experience will be rounded up to one year.)

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:

  • Excellent and effective communication (written and verbal) around complex accounting and business concepts to varying audiences within the organization, including peers, management, and auditors.

  • Must be an agile self-starter who can problem-solve independently, provide solutions, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

  • CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred; comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a requirement and FERC Uniform System of Accounts is a plus.

  • Customer-service focused with ability to contribute innovative ideas and see those changes through to implementation.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Accounting, Business, Finance

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred:Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.

Join us!

Facts:

·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·16 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050

We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) — By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond

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