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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,603 / year median in the U.S.
-11% projected decline
Job Description
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- Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant
THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION REQUIRING ON-SITE PRESENCE THREE DAYS PER WEEK IN ALLENTOWN, PA
- or
LOUISVILLE, KY
- Overview
- PPL is seeking an accounting professional for a current opportunity within the Controller's organization.
- Key Responsibilities
- + Prepare and analyze accounting transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Qualifications by Level
- Staff Accountant
- Required Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree with at least three accounting courses OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least one year of accounting-related experience. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. + Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree in Accounting. + 2-4 years of accounting-related experience. + Experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, or Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. + CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Senior Accountant
- Required Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree with at least three accounting courses and five years of accounting experience, OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. + Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA, or other advanced business degree. + 4+ years of accounting-related experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements. + CPA or CMA certification. + Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance. + Experience with SAP.
- Qualifications by Level
- Staff Accountant
- Required Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree with at least three accounting courses OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least one year of accounting-related experience. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. + Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree in Accounting. + 2-4 years of accounting-related experience. + Experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, or Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. + CPA, CMA, or MBA.
- Senior Accountant
- Required Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree with at least three accounting courses and five years of accounting experience, OR Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. + Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA, or other advanced business degree. + 4+ years of accounting-related experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements. + CPA or CMA certification. + Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance. + Experience with SAP.
- Key Responsibilities
- + Prepare and analyze accounting transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations.