Senior Accountant

PPL Corporation; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation is seeking accounting professionals for hybrid roles across Accountant, Staff Accountant, and Senior Accountant levels in RI, PA, and KY. You will support financial reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal controls.

The role varies by level depending on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates will have a degree in accounting (or a business degree with accounting coursework), strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze complex numbers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business with accounting courses.
• Experience with Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and internal/external financial reports.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop supporting workpapers and documentation.
• Interact with internal customers and stakeholders in a professional manner.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's in business with accounting courses

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

Accountant / Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant / Accounting Specialist

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION REQUIRING HYBRID Position PA, KY, and RI

PPL is seeking talented accounting professionals for current and future opportunities within our accounting organization. Positions may be filled at the Accountant, Staff Accountant, or Senior Accountant level depending on qualifications and experience.

Successful candidates will support a variety of accounting functions including financial reporting, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, internal controls, accounting analysis, and process improvement initiatives. Responsibilities and scope of work will vary based on experience and assigned level.

Responsibilities

ACCOUNTANT

Responsibilities

• Assist with recurring accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Prepare financial statements and internal/external financial reports.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.
• Develop supporting workpapers and documentation.
• Identify and recommend solutions to accounting issues using established procedures.
• Build knowledge of accounting processes, systems, and business operations.
• Interact with internal customers and stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze increasingly complex accounting transactions, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and other internal and external financial reports.
• Assist in tracking, testing, and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting.
• Analyze accounting issues, evaluate potential solutions, and make recommendations.
• Develop supporting workpapers and documentation.
• Build technical accounting knowledge and understanding of organizational processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and process improvement.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting analyses, research, and journal entry preparation.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and internal/external financial reports.
• Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Research and interpret accounting guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Solve complex accounting issues and recommend innovative solutions.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced accounting staff.
• Serve as a resource for colleagues and may direct the work of other team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and accounting best practice

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CMA exam eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 0-2 years of accounting-related experience, including internship or co-op experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least one year of accounting-related experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2-4 years of accounting-related experience.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• Experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, or internal controls/Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses and 5 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CMA exam eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 0-2 years of accounting-related experience, including internship or co-op experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least one year of accounting-related experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2-4 years of accounting-related experience.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• Experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, or internal controls/Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses and 5 years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.