What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Peoples Natural Gas?
Are you looking for a fantastic career at Essential Utilities? We have an excellent opportunity for a Accountant III based at our offices in Pittsburgh, PA!
Under limited supervision, performs moderately to highly complex accounting activities focusing on the revenue cycle and bad debts, supports GAAP and regulatory financial reporting, provides audit support and performs account analyses, research and reconciliations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures for revenue, including preparation of revenue-related journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, and reports
- Support preparation of parent and stand-alone GAAP financial statements.
- Support rate case filing and regulatory reporting - PUC, EIA and AGA.
- Provide external, internal and regulatory audit support.
- Maintain control documentation for revenue related processes and participate in enhancements of accounting processes and internal controls.
- Collaborate with operations management and IT for process improvements
- Participate in or manage ad-hoc projects related to revenue accounting and reporting
- Interact with internal customers and business groups on ad hoc initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications)
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3-5 Years of related experience
- CPA preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Examples below)
- Solid knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems with strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP ERP software).
- Good problem assessment and problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communications (oral and written) teaming, and organizational skills.
- Strong customer focus and ability to lead others.
- Exceptional ability to analyze financial data and prepare accounting reports.
- Ability to produce and manage several projects in a quality and timely manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
- See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- Operate standard office equipment.
- Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents (if applicable)
- Travel Requirements up to 25%
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.