Hedge Staff Accountant II

UGI; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in propane services is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage GHG compliance reporting and hedge accounting. This hybrid role requires foundational accounting knowledge and proficiency with Excel, along with the ability to handle multiple deadlines efficiently. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and preferably 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1 - 2 years of accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting activities related to GHG compliance.
• Prepare regulatory filings and reports for GHG programs.
• Support monthly and quarterly hedge accounting activities.

Skills

Foundational accounting knowledge

Detail orientation

Excel proficiency

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA preferred but not required

1 - 2 years of accounting experience

Job description

Requistion Number:26373

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant assists with the day-to-day accounting activities related to GHG compliance reporting, ESR data management, and hedge accounting. This role is responsible for transaction-level tracking, data entry, reconciliation, and supporting documentation preparation to maintain regulatory and financial reporting compliance.

Essential Function:

• Record and maintain accurate GHG-related accounting transactions, including volumes, credits, and offsets.
• Assist in preparing regulatory filings and reports for GHG programs.
• Assist with data correlation, gathering, validation and testing to support ESR reporting requirements.
• Support monthly and quarterly hedge accounting activities:

• Gather data for mark-to-market assessments and margin call processes.
• Assist in preparing journal entries and reconciliations for hedge and derivative transactions.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for disclosures.

• Collaborate with the senior accountant and supervisor to ensure deadlines are met and reporting is complete and accurate.

Skills

• Foundational accounting knowledge: Applied knowledge and experience with UG GAAP, SAP ECC, and applicable state GHG regulations.

• Detail orientation: Ability to ensure accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and support documentation.

• Excel proficiency: working knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, and data validation.

• Willingness to learn: Eagerness to gain knowledge in ESG, regulatory, and hedge accounting topics.

• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a structured manner.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 1 -2 years of accounting experience,

Work Environment: Hybrid work arrangement – 3 days per week in office.

AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.