Intermediate Accountant

Essential Utilities, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join their Finance team in Pittsburgh. This role offers a chance to work closely with various departments, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with utility regulations. Applicants should have a strong background in accounting, excellent problem-solving skills, and familiarity with the utilities industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in accounting or related field.
• Preferred knowledge of natural gas utility industry operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations and assist with audit support.
• Prepare and post journal entries with documentation.
• Provide support for external audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Specialist II at Essential Utilities, People’s Natural Gas & Aqua Water

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Essential Utilities?We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Accountant to join the Finance team!

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!

• 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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Utilities

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

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