Accountant I — Utilities Financial Analysis

Peoples Gas System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas System is seeking an Accountant I to join our Utility Accounting team in Florida, Tampa. You will support general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while learning regulatory reporting and budgeting.

No prior financial work experience is required, and you’ll gain hands-on experience in an energy utility environment, with potential growth into higher levels as warranted by qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited college or university, or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a financially related field in lieu of the bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• No previous financial work experience is required.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; detail oriented and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Research variances and support accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end close and regulatory reporting.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance (in lieu of bachelor's)

Tools

SAP

Power Plant

Allegro

Job description

Peoples Gas System is seeking an Accountant I to join our Utility Accounting team in Florida, Tampa. You will support general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while learning regulatory reporting and budgeting.

No prior financial work experience is required, and you’ll gain hands-on experience in an energy utility environment, with potential growth into higher levels as warranted by qualifications.