Accountant II - Fixed Assets and Plant

UGI Corporation•East Cocalico Township, PA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fixed Assets and Plant Accountant II is responsible for preparing and maintaining records to support the Company’s fixed asset (plant) balances. This includes preparation of monthly closing entries, recording of assets and retirements, correspondence with operational personnel related to capital projects, preparation of plant reporting for management and regulatory agencies, and drafting of plant-related budgets and forecasts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience.
Understanding of accounting principles associated with plant accounting, including regulatory accounting principles.
Ability to communicate effectively with those at various levels within the organization.
Ability to independently research and resolve issues, presenting potential solutions to management.
Strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP and/or fixed asset systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare standard and non-recurring journal entries associated with plant balances.
Prepare accrual journal entries associated with accounts payable.
Complete accruals for capital projects, corresponding with project managers to ensure completeness of capital accruals for the period.
Complete account reconciliations.
Complete and document SOX controls associated with plant process.
Perform fixed asset system close processes.
Prepare balance sheet and income statement variance analysis for plant accounts.
Respond to auditor requests associated with areas of responsibility.
Review and input Finance and Operating Leases into the Company’s leasing software.
Monitor outstanding CWIP balances.
Follow up with project managers related to long-outstanding balances, transfers, and unusual adjustments.
Serve as the departmental specialist related to EAA fixed asset sub-ledger.
Work with internal SAP and fixed asset system resources to improve processes associated with creating, unitizing, and retiring capital projects.
Perform testing of revised processes and enhancements for fixed asset system.
Prepare capital-related summaries for monthly finance meetings and quarterly financial statement support.
Prepare capital-related schedules for regulatory reports.
Prepare capital-related schedules for rate case filings.
Prepare annual depreciation and AFUDC budgets (with updated forecasts as requested by management).
Work with outside consultants to evaluate and complete annual depreciation studies and/or service life studies.
Prepare and present ad hoc analysis related to capital items, as requested by management.
Perform other duties as requested.