What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at UGI Utilities, Inc.?
Requisition Number: 26012
At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.
UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page .
Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!
Job Summary
Accountable for ensuring accurate and timely month end close process through leadership of the Accounting team. This includes timely and accurate review of general accounting journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, financial statement disclosures, and ad-hoc management requests.
Sets direction and strategy and drives change for the accounting team. Leads the team with an enterprise mindset on change journey as accounting team standardizes processes and policies across.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI 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.
At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.
UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page .
Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!
Job Summary
Accountable for ensuring accurate and timely month end close process through leadership of the Accounting team. This includes timely and accurate review of general accounting journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, financial statement disclosures, and ad-hoc management requests.
Sets direction and strategy and drives change for the accounting team. Leads the team with an enterprise mindset on change journey as accounting team standardizes processes and policies across.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and responsible for monthly general ledger closing, analysis and reporting for the Record to Report accounting department. This includes account reconciliations and analytics.
- Responsible for the fair presentation of the Record to Report financial areas on external filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commision (FERC) and the PA Public Utility Commission (PUC). This includes ownership of SOX processes and external and internal audit compliance.
- Develop strategic vision for the department, coaching, development and performance reviews.
- Perform special projects such as assigned by senior management, technical accounting memos, implementation of accounting procedures, process or regulatory requirements.
- Identify and implement improvements to add to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
- Strong analytical skills as well as written and oral communications skills
- Expertise in General Accepted Accounting Principles (required) and the FERC Uniform System of Accounts (preferred).
- Expertise in Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements and ability to manage key controls over financial reporting.
- Ability to work across disciplines such as gas supply, rates, marketing and other functional units. Ability to communicate with multiple persons throughout the Company to accomplish objectives.
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail skills.
- Experience with ERP system such as SAP preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- 7 years experience in Accounting
- CPA or MBA preferred
- medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
- disability plans
- 401(k) matched savings plan
- paid vacation
- company stock purchase program
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- paid parental leave
- paid volunteer time
- adoption assistance
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 UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI 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.
