Sr. Accountant

Requisition Number: 28858

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.

To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, 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

This position supports the Company's Record-to-Report process for general ledger accounting and financial reporting at UGI Utilities, with emphasis on process improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include month-end close activities such as benefit-related journal entries, intercompany transactions, cost allocations, and payroll burden analysis. The role also involves preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, executing SOX controls, and conducting variance analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly Close and Related Processes:

- Accountant responsible for variance analysis, financial statement reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations related to General Ledger Accounting.

- Calculate various overhead rates and allocations, ensuring that calculations are appropriate in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

- Record payroll entries and lead processes such as predetermined labor allocations and intercompany allocations methodology, application, and automation.

- Ensure adherence to internal controls and procedures, and document execution of SOX key controls.

- Coordinate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and respond to audit inquiries.

Regulatory Accounting and Filings for UGI Utilities:

- Support the preparation and filing of the FERC Form 1, the PUC Annual Report, and other regulatory reports and schedules as assigned, working with operational and accounting personnel to ensure that information is reported accurately, timely, and completely.

Process / System Improvement and Project Management

- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design, build, improve, and automate processes related to both internal reporting in the department’s data analytics/reporting software and regulatory reporting in Workiva.

- Lead special projects as assigned by management, primarily in the areas of General Ledger.

- Perform other duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior management.

- Comfort in proactively coordinating and communicating verbally and through email with various internal and external parties, including senior management and legal, related to areas of responsibility.

- Experience in a regulated accounting environment preferred.

- Understanding of accounting principles associated with plant accounting, including regulatory accounting principles.

- Ability to independently research and resolve issues, presenting potential solutions to management.

- Strong Excel skills

- Strong attention to detail skills.

- Experience with ERP system such as SAP preferred.

Education and Experience

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

- CPA or working toward CPA is a plus

- 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.

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.