Staff Accountant/Senior Accountant

Job description

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

NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week in Louisville, KY; Allentown, PA or Providence, RI. #LG&EKU #INDLGE LI-Hy This position is responsible for reporting and financial activities which require knowledge of technical accounting procedures, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to electric and gas utilities.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares supporting schedules included in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state regulatory bodies, and others, including FERC Forms 1, 3Q and 60. Ensures all accounting and reporting is in compliance with FERC and regulatory requirements and assists with accurate and timely adoption of new regulations. Prepares Form 60 workpapers, including review of service and convenience payments.

Analyzes expenses for accuracy and propriety, which requires diligence and ingenuity. Prepares financial calculations, reports, and analyses for senior management, other departments, internal and external auditors, and governmental agencies (PSC, PUC, FERC, etc.). Possesses or develops an understanding of reporting systems and Microsoft Excel. Possesses or develops a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting policies and procedures unique to the utility industry.

Work is performed under close supervision usually following a predetermined schedule of results desired. Ensure proper process and systems documentation is maintained. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Staff Accountant Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with at least 1 year of accounting-related experience.

Senior Accountant Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses and 5 years accounting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience. Requires strong Excel skills and aptitude for accounting information systems Must have working knowledge of accounting principles and applications Preferred Qualifications: CPA and/or master’s degree, or pursuit thereof. Good interpersonal skills for communicating financial explanations and oral/written information to others, both within and outside the corporation.

Current working knowledge of FERC requirements, SEC requirements, tax requirements and other reporting requirements. Requires strong Excel skills and aptitude for accounting information systems Must have working knowledge of accounting principles and applications