Assoc Cash Operations Analyst

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

Our Treasury Operations department is looking for an organized and self-motivated analyst to perform cash control functions. This position is responsible for performing cash and banking control activities and related administrative support within the department. The analyst must understand effective control models, specifically related to the safeguarding of cash while operating under the framework of SOX 404 requirements.  The successful candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as possess problem solving and time management skills, be detail-oriented, and be comfortable working in a team environment

This position can be based out of PPL's corporate offices located in either Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY or Providence, RI Responsibilities

- Perform controls around vendor/customer banking information by performing callbacks and validating requested change information.

- Complete daily interface controls to ensure all systems are working as expected.

- Assist with daily, monthly, and quarterly cash controls to ensure all transactions are recorded appropriately and prevent instances of fraud.

- Perform daily matching of book records to bank transactions in Treasury reconciliation software.

- Research and resolve any issues or exceptions that arise from daily matching.

- Prepare and analyze monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

- Assist with management and regulatory reporting requirements.

- Assist with unclaimed property process, including preparing reports, initiating payment requests, and responding to customer inquiries.

- Ensure compliance with Company policies and protect organization's values by keeping information confidential.

- Provide support to internal users on Treasury processes.

- Provide various types of administrative accounting support.

- Interface with internal and external auditors concerning the cash controls of the Company.

- Assist on special projects and ad hoc analysis, as needed.

- Provide customer service for both internal/external customers in a positive and professional manner.

- Handle and safeguard cash records and confidential information.

- Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related, or an equivalent amount of education an experience on a year for year basis is required (therefore no degree but 4 years of experience could qualify someone) OR

- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related and 2+ years financial experience

- Requires knowledge and skills in own discipline; still acquiring higher level skills

- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, cash transaction rules, and financial processes

- Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial systems

- Ability to problem solve and prioritize issues resolution

- Strong attention to detail

- Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance

- CPA/CTP

- Intermediate knowledge of Excel

- Strong attention to detail and time management skills

- Strong written and oral communications