Senior Accountant

Requisition Number: 25120 

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 Senior Accountant – Plant Accounting is responsible for reviewing and analyzing records supporting the Company’s fixed asset (plant) balances.  The person in this position will also provide guidance to the plant accountants in the department as well as to project managers throughout the company related to appropriately managing the entire lifecycle of a capital project.

 

This position is hybrid, 3 days a week in the Denver, PA office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly Close and Related Processes:

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

 

Serve as Plant Accounting Expert:

• 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. 

 

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 Accounting.
• Develop and monitor metrics for evaluating key plant functions (unitization backlog, outstanding CWIP, unapplied CIACs, etc.).
• Lead projects designed to improve plant-related processes, coordinating with project managers and accounting teams.

 

Perform other duties as requested. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of accounting principles associated with plant accounting, including regulatory accounting principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with those at various levels within the organization.
• Experience with ERP system such as SAP preferred. 
• Ability to independently research and resolve issues, presenting potential solutions to management.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience.  Utility plant accounting experience is a preferred.

 

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

•  medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance

• disability plans

• 401(k) matched savings plan

• paid vacation

• company stock purchase program

• wellness programs

• tuition reimbursement

• paid parental leave

• paid volunteer time

• adoption assistance

 

UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and A