Sr Accountant - Revenue & Plant

Requisition Number: 25869 

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

 

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

 

UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.

 

Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!

Job Summary

The position will support Revenue Accounting and Plant Accounting. The position is responsible for accurate and timely month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis, controls, and reporting for Revenue Accounting and Plant Accounting.  This role will also concentrate heavily on process improvements and task automation for both teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly Close and Related Processes:

• Complete close processes for complex Plant Accounting and Revenue Accounting items.
• Review standard/non-complex journal entries and reconciliations prepared by staff accountants. 
• Prepare reconciliations for Plant Accounting and Revenue Accounting.
• Perform and/or review controls associated with Plant Accounting and Revenue Accounting processes.
• Complete Plant Accounting and Revenue Accounting reporting including management reporting and regulatory reporting.

 

Serve as Plant Accounting SME:

• Provide guidance on all aspects of the Plant Accounting lifecycle.
• Serve as a resource for understanding and responding to unusual asset transactions.
• Respond to ad hoc analysis requests. 
• Develop and monitor metrics for evaluating key plant functions (unitization backlog, outstanding CWIP, unapplied CIACs, etc.). 

Revenue and Supply Reporting:

• Prepare internal reporting, regulatory reporting, and assist with SEC reporting.  Review work products directly with stakeholders to ensure the needs of the business are being met.
• Assist with preparation and maintaining both SEC and Regulatory Audit deliverables.

Process / System Improvement and Project Management: 

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design, build, improve, automate and test IT processes related to Plant and Revenue Accounting.
• Lead projects designed to improve processes, coordinating with project managers and accounting teams.

Perform other duties as requested. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with those at various levels within the organization.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred 
• Ability to independently research and resolve issues, presenting potential solutions to management.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Public accounting experience and/or Utility/Energy industry experience preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred
• At least 5 years related experience demonstrating knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, financial statement analysis and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
• CPA or MBA preferred

 

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

•  medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance

• disability plans

• 401(k) matched savings plan

• paid vacation