Sr. Accountant

UGI Corporation; Denver (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading propane company is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and assist with month-end close processes. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, process improvements, and providing support to junior team members. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in US GAAP. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and consolidation activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates general ledger month-end close activities and reporting.
• Serve as a liaison between accounting and other groups.
• Coordinates process improvement related initiatives.
• Performs SOX controls and supports audits.
• Facilitates tasks within the accounting team.
• Owns areas of OPEX for monthly analysis.

Skills

Accounting Expertise

SOX and COSO Knowledge

Organization and Time Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Correlation

Education

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

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

MS Office applications

SAP ECC

Job description

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

This senior accountant role will assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s general ledger. This includes participating in various general accounting activities, including monthly close processes, preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations as well as participation in future state process and policy alignment to enable transformation. All of which is conducted to ensure adherence with GAAP and Company accounting policies. This position will also act as a liaison to the both internal and external auditors and will act as a cross‑functional point of contact as it pertains to accounting for areas including but not limited to Bonus and Other Incentives, Medical Insurance, General Insurance and Debt.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates general ledger month‑end close activities and reporting, including consolidation and performs general accounting entries, journal postings, and allocations.
• Serve as a liaison between accounting and other groups to coordinate the execution of complex reporting activities such as intercompany allocations methodology, application, and automation.
• Coordinates process improvement related initiatives such as miscellaneous receivables/payables, intercompany invoicing and reconciliation, various documentation and efficiency improvements, and other areas as needed.
• Performs SOX controls and provides support for internal and external audits.
• Supports Accounting Supervisor and/or Accounting Manager by facilitating tasks within the team. Provides support and performs trainings for junior team members.
• Owns certain areas of OPEX where analysis and research will be done on a monthly basis in order to calculate reserves as well as speak to trends, variances and fluctuations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accounting Expertise: Expertise in accounting processes. Applied advanced knowledge of US GAAP including technical accounting principles. Core general accounting background and ability to work across multiple disciplines, being able to pick up new responsibilities quickly and enjoy designing and implementing new processes.
• SOX and COSO Knowledge: Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and the COSO framework for internal controls is preferred. Ability to perform key controls over general accounting and financial reporting.
• Organization and Time Management: Strong ability to work independently to support priorities and deliverables in a fast‑paced environment.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, including IT, FP&A, and other departments.
• Data Correlation: Strong knowledge of Excel, other MS Office applications (Access Database is a Plus) and SAP ECC accounting systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 3 - 5 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and consolidation activities.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement – 3 days per week in office.

UGI Corporation 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.