Accountant II - Intermediate Accountant

Aqua, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Natural Gas in Pittsburgh is seeking an Accountant II to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger, perform month-end closes, and support regulatory reporting.

You will analyze accounts, post journal entries, and assist with audits, PUC, EIA, and rate cases while applying GAAP and leveraging SAP ERP and MS Office. This role emphasizes teamwork, deadlines, and professional growth in a regulated utility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with GAAP and accounting policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end closing functions under limited supervision and meet all closing deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries with thorough supporting documentation.
• Analyze accounts and prepare account reconciliations; report inconsistencies to management.
• Perform general accounting analysis.
• Assist with PUC annual reporting, EIA reporting, AGA reporting, and rate cases.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Support benefits accounting and system upgrades.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP ERP

GAAP

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About us

At Peoples Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we are more than just an energy provider. We are a company that is truly passionate about serving our customers. Peoples Natural Gas is an energy company in Pennsylvania, providing Western Pennsylvania with clean, safe and reliable natural gas for more than 130 years and has a combined workforce of almost 1,300 employees. Peoples has been a committed partner and leader in the natural gas industry, currently providing reliable energy to more than 700,000 customers. Our vision of Making Lives Better is redefining the way we serve our customers. We are committed to being an environmental leader utilizing technology and innovation to create cleaner, more reliable energy sources.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision the Accountant II performs moderately complex activities related to maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant reports and statements. Perform account reconciliations, assist with Public Utility Commission (PUC) annual report preparation, and provide audit support.

What you'll love:
The chance to build relationships with all levels of the organization while working on a true team! Are you a people person with a passion for accounting and finance? Let's Talk!

Essential Duties:

• Participate in month-end closing functions under limited supervision and meet all closing deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries with thorough supporting documentation.
• Analyze accounts and prepare account reconciliations; immediately bring inconsistencies and/or issues to the attention of management.
• Perform general accounting analysis.
• Adhere to accounting control procedures.
• Provide support for external audits and quarterly reviews, internal audits, and regulatory audits.
• Assist with PUC annual reporting, Energy Information Administration (EIA) reporting, American Gas Association (AGA) reporting, and rate cases.
• Assist with regulated natural gas accounting matters such as interstate gas supply, local production gas, and storage gas.
• Assist with benefits accounting
• Participate in system upgrades and modifications

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Strong knowledge of SAP ERP system.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accounting reports, statements, and projections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated with effective time management skills; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities in order to meet deadlines with quality deliverables.
• Ability to work overtime to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer Focus
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• At least two years' experience in accounting or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in attention-to-detail, time management, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of natural gas utility industry operations preferred.
• SAP ERP experience preferred

Peoples is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons, regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Peoples Natural Gas is committed as an equal opportunity employer. To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals, including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department