Accountant III

Florida Public Utilities Company
Florida Public Utilities Company

Accounting & Finance

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Posted on Aug 4, 2026

Career Opportunity

Position: Accountant III

Location: Hybrid With Weekly Onsite Work in our Newark, DE, Yulee, FL, or West Palm Beach, FL.

What makes us great…

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What you’ll be working on…

  • Prepares monthly financial statements inclusive of creating journal entries, resolving issues, and reviewing the results with the respective internal customers.
  • Communicates with key stakeholders to collect input and adjustments needed for the preparation, completeness and accuracy of the monthly financial close and periodic forecast.
  • Creates and documents monthly account reconciliations, variance analysis (AvB, AvA, AvF) and flux analysis (review general ledger and research as needed).
  • Leads the process for both internal and external audits for designated business unit.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact with operations personnel to answer financial related questions and assist with resolving issues.
  • Evaluates existing processes to identify opportunity for improvements.
  • Participates in management meetings in a capacity of presenting financial results to business unit leaders.
  • Provides support and testing for existing financial system upgrades as well as implementation of new financial systems.
  • Contributes to cross departmental collaboration within other finance areas to help achieve timely filing goals as well as overall company growth.
  • Participates in company efforts focused towards community involvement and safety.
  • Other monthly tasks related to providing accounting services.

Who you are...

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Five years' experience in accounting
  • Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Knowledge of utility accounting preferred
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written
  • Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and build strong partnerships with operations personnel, finance personnel, and other corporate departments
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
  • Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects within expected timeframes
  • CPA Preferred

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

  • Flexible work arrangement
  • Competitive base salary
  • Fantastic opportunities for career growth
  • Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
  • Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
  • Monthly recognition events
  • Endless wellness initiatives and community events
  • Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
  • Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com