Accountant II

LocationWinchester, KY
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Delta Natural Gas Co., Inc., an Essential Utilities company, is engaged primarily in the distribution, transmission, storage and production of natural gas. With facilities located in 32 counties in central and southeastern Kentucky, Delta Natural Gas owns and operates 2,600 miles of natural gas gathering, transmission, distribution and service lines. Delta Natural Gas serves approximately 39,000 residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers.

Delta is more than your average natural gas utility. We have a vision to:

Provide valuable services to our customers
Encourage economic growth for businesses in our region
Improve the quality of life for our communities
Ensure that we are protecting our environment
Support our employees and partners


Join our team and make a difference!


About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Delta Gas? We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant II in the Winchester, KY area!

Under limited supervision, perform moderately complex activities related to maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant reports and statements. Perform account reconciliations, assist with Public Service Commission (PSC) annual report preparation, and provide audit support.


Essential Duties

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 PSC 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.
Understand internal control systems and policies/procedures to ensure appropriate accounting and disclosure of financial transactions.
Perform financial analysis of business as assigned by the Controller.
Prepare operating budget.
Monitor performance against budget on a regular basis and communicate status to appropriate personnel and make recommendations as necessary, including monthly budget variance review.
Participate in system upgrades and modifications.
Perform other assignments as required.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting policies and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Knowledge of SAP or any ERP system.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accounting reports, statements, and projections.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly motivated with effective time management skills; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities in order to meet deadlines with quality deliverables.
Ability to work overtime to meet deadlines.
Strong customer focus.


Experience/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
At least two to three 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.

Delta, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Delta is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

To Maintain The Integrity Of The Recruitment Process And To Avoid Real Or Perceived Conflicts Of Interest Due To Employment And/or Assignment Of Family Members And Personal Referrals, Specific Guidelines Apply To The Hiring And Assignment Of These Individuals Including, But Not Limited To

Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
Family members cannot work in the same department.

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