What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - Canton, OH position at Utility Pipeline Ltd?
Staff Accountant
Location: Canton, Ohio
Employment: Fulltime
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Controller
About Utility Pipeline Ltd.
Utility Pipeline Ltd. (UPL) is a natural gas distribution management company providing engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational services across multiple states. With a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork, we deliver reliable and affordable energy solutions to communities while investing in our employees’ success and development.
Why Join UPL
At UPL, you'll build a career in a stable, essential industry where you contribute to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to the communities we serve. We provide the tools, training, and support you need to succeed while offering a team-focused environment where every employee is valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to our success.
What Sets Us Apart
- Culture – You're more than just a number. We create a supportive, people-first culture that values work-life balance, flexibility, and the well-being of employees and their families. Many companies claim to have a positive culture or to allow you to bring your authentic self to work, but UPL actually stands behind these words.
- Purpose-Driven Work – Help support safe, reliable energy delivery that makes a real difference.
- One Team Mindset - We believe our greatest achievements happen together. By fostering collaboration and open communication, we ensure everyone has a voice and shares in our success.
- Career Growth & Development – We invest in your future by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career. We're committed to helping you reach your full potential.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the company's financial operations through accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, analysis, and general accounting activities. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial data, maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and supporting business decisions through timely and accurate information. The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant position is organized, analytical, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement while contributing to UPL's culture of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries for monthly gas sales.
- Actively work across departments to ensure proper accounting, reporting and communication of key data.
- Assist in the preparation of financial schedules and reports required by our regulatory bodies including riders and other tariff filings.
- Assist with budget/forecast preparation and tracking.
- Oversee our fixed asset system & accurate fixed asset reporting internally and for external auditors.
- Pull data and prepare reports from our ERP and other internal systems.
- Generate reports within billing software as needed.
- Maintain general ledgers of gas cooperatives.
- Assist with external audits including working directly with external auditors and preparation of financial schedules for the annual audit.
- Review and approve credit card transactions to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Record Mark to Market adjustments through journal entries on a monthly basis.
- Review and post recurring monthly journal entries.
- Proactively contribute ideas to achieve and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Support CFO, Controller, Senior Accountant, and Gas Accounting Supervisor in special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Analyze financial data & identify discrepancies, trends, or opportunities for process improvement.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Perform other accounting and financial analysis duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience & Requirements
- 1–3 years of accounting, finance, or related experience.
- Experience working with accounting software such as Business Central.
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to produce accurate work with minimal errors.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay & above market 401(k) with Company Match
- A people-first culture
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Company-Paid Life Insurance
- PTO Starts Immediately, Paid Holidays & Your Birthday Off
- Work-Life Balance with Flexibility and a Supportive Team Environment
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Healthcare FSA & Dependent Care FSA with Company Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Appreciation Events & Recognition Programs
- Career Development & Tuition Reimbursement
Apply Today
The Staff Accountant role offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to grow their career while supporting a company dedicated to serving its communities and investing in its employees. At UPL, you'll do more than manage numbers, you'll help drive the financial success of a growing company that values its people. As a Staff Accountant, you'll gain valuable experience across a variety of accounting functions, work alongside a collaborative team, and have opportunities for professional growth and development.
Utility Pipeline Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Utility Pipeline Ltd. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‐discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Utility Pipeline Ltd. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000