Accountant II

UGI Corporation•East Cocalico Township, PA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for comprehensive accounting operations related to purchased fuel costs, electric revenue and cost, and regulatory compliance reporting. The role involves executing the full accounting cycle including preparing journal entries, conducting variance analyses, processing supplier invoices, and developing detailed financial reconciliations. In addition to maintaining critical month-end close processes, this position serves as a key liaison with suppliers, internal departments, and auditors, while actively identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with analytical skills to support regulatory reporting requirements across multiple agencies including EIA, PUC, FERC, and SEC.

Requirements

Knowledge of GAAP including technical accounting principles.
Familiarity with regulatory accounting practices as well as FERC accounting practices is preferred.
Personal computer skills a must including advanced Microsoft excel skills as well as experience with general ledger reporting tools.
Strong analytical skills as well as written and oral communication skills.
This individual must also have the ability to identify and implement changes to the current processes that can enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Attention to detail and ability to communicate with multiple persons throughout the company to accomplish objectives.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Preferred
2 years’ experience Minimum
CPA Strongly Preferred
Desirable – Public Accounting Experience (Big 4 preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepare month end journal entries for cost of gas, storage activity, off system sales, electric revenue and supply, and other entries as needed.
Develop and prepare monthly and quarterly analytics.
Develop and prepare account reconciliations.
Verify producer and pipeline invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and process for payment.
Verify electric invoices and process for payment.
Assist in other departmental projects including internal/external audits and regulatory reporting.
Prepare monthly, quarterly & annual regulatory reports and associated analyses relating to Fuel Costs by interacting with the Rates & Gas Supply departments. These reports include the Gas Operating Data file, 1307f and other files required for reporting purposes.
Lead and contribute to ongoing department process improvement projects.
Take initiative by working independently, analytically work through data, and present findings and results to management.
Identify areas needing improvement and assist in implementation of more efficient process.