Accountant III

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs moderately to highly complex accounting activities focusing on the revenue cycle and bad debts, supports GAAP and regulatory financial reporting, provides audit support and performs account analyses, research and reconciliations. Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required
3-5 Years of related experience
Solid knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems with strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP ERP software).
Good problem assessment and problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, communications (oral and written) teaming, and organizational skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to lead others.
Exceptional ability to analyze financial data and prepare accounting reports.
Ability to produce and manage several projects in a quality and timely manner.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures for revenue, including preparation of revenue-related journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, and reports
Support preparation of parent and stand-alone GAAP financial statements.
Support rate case filing and regulatory reporting - PUC, EIA and AGA.
Provide external, internal and regulatory audit support.
Maintain control documentation for revenue related processes and participate in enhancements of accounting processes and internal controls.
Collaborate with operations management and IT for process improvements
Participate in or manage ad-hoc projects related to revenue accounting and reporting
Interact with internal customers and business groups on ad hoc initiatives.