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Accounting AnalystSummit Utilities

  • Not-remote
  • Full-time
  • Salary
  • Fort Smith, AR
Job Summary
Summit Utilities

Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America’s Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026).


Summit is a growing natural gas utility that’s committed to delivering reliable energy to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence 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 hybrid opportunity for an Accounting Analyst (SGL15) based in Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville, Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Analyst supports the Revenue Accounting Department by leading gas cost subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations, assisting with month-end close activities, and preparing LUFG calculations for accurate financial results and regulatory compliance.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Lead the cleanup and reconciliation of gas cost subledger to general ledger discrepancies and develop training and documentation to strengthen controls and improve stakeholder understanding.Support month‑end close activities by preparing account reconciliations, analyzing trends and anomalies within financial and operational data, and documenting processes to strengthen internal controls and reporting consistency.Calculate, analyze, and report Lost and Unaccounted for Gas (LUFG) gas, including identifying drivers of variances, validating source data, and partnering with operations and regulatory teams to support accuracy and compliance.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor or higher in accountingMinimum two years’ experience in accounting or gas supply.CPA or progress toward certification preferred but not required.Previous utility accounting experience preferred but not required.ERP transformation/implementation experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capabilityStrong competencies in Utility accounting and FERC accountingDemonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives.Must possess the ability to influence others without direct position power to earn credibility and trust.Business partner mentality with ability to educate basic financial concepts to stakeholders.Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlines.Ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis with the proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts and data in an understandable manner to all levels of management and staff.Highly proficient in Microsoft ExcelExperience with Oracle, SAP and Quorum Gas and Pipeline products a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.






Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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