Accountant I / II

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Accountant I/II
REQUISITION ID: ACC0027
DEPARTMENT: Power and Revenue Accounting - Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters
LOCATION: Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: Accountant I: $54,400 - $68,000
Accountant II: $66,600 - $83,200

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Revenue Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of the Company's revenue reporting, accounts receivable processes, and bad debt accounting. This position is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency through the management of retail revenue accounting, miscellaneous revenue and receivables, account reconciliations, and system controls. Success in this role requires proficiency with multiple financial and operational systems, along with an understanding of how those systems interact to support accurate, complete, and timely revenue reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Retail Revenue
o Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
o Perform daily interface and control monitoring to ensure the complete and accurate flow of billing data from the Customer Care and Billing (CCB) system to reporting and financial systems.
o Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for internal management and external regulatory requirements.
o Develop and provide audit schedules and support documentation.
o Provide accounting and process-support expertise for CCB.
* Miscellaneous Revenue
o Prepare invoices and monitor activity within the miscellaneous receivables system.
o Maintain and reconcile miscellaneous accounts receivable balances.
o Perform related account reconciliation duties to ensure accuracy and completeness.
o Collaborate with field personnel and internal departments, including Corporate Accounting, Benefits Accounting, Treasury, Remittance, and Accounts Payable, to resolve issues and ensure accuracy of the company's receivables balances.
o Conduct testing, validation, and implementation activities related to new system configurations, interfaces, and process improvements.
o Establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers.

Education and Experience Requirements:
* A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related discipline is required.
* Experience with account reconciliations, customer billing processes, data flow controls, and general ledger systems is highly beneficial.
* Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to remain composed, professional, and effective in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
* Preferred qualifications include utility industry experience, familiarity with utility billing and regulatory reporting processes, PeopleSoft experience, and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
* Understanding of regulated utility accounting practices and regulatory reporting requirements is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
* The Revenue Accountant must effectively support the reporting needs of management while ensuring compliance with regulatory, internal, and external reporting requirements and deadlines.
* Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
* Familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts is preferred.
* Proficiency with spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel) is required.
* Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to apply logic and sound reasoning to complex issues.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: None

Working Conditions:
* Work is performed in a standard office environment. Must be able to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision after initial onboarding and training.
* Consistent attendance during peak workload periods is required to meet critical reporting deadlines.
* Occasional extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to meet critical reporting deadlines.
* Must maintain a satisfactory work record, including strong attendance and reliability.

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. We are committed to 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. 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.