Senior Accountant

PPL Corporation•Louisville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

PPL is seeking talented accounting professionals for current and future opportunities within our accounting organization. Positions may be filled at the Accountant, Staff Accountant, or Senior Accountant level depending on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates will support a variety of accounting functions including financial reporting, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, internal controls, accounting analysis, and process improvement initiatives. Responsibilities and scope of work will vary based on experience and assigned level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; OR Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least one year of accounting-related experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline with at least three accounting courses and 5 years of accounting experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
CPA or CMA exam eligibility.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2-4 years of accounting-related experience.
CPA or CMA certification.
MBA or other advanced business degree.
Experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, or internal controls/Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
MBA or other advanced business degree.
CPA or CMA certification.
Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Demonstrated ability to research and interpret technical accounting guidance.

Responsibilities

Assist with recurring accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.
Prepare financial statements and internal/external financial reports.
Assist in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.
Develop supporting workpapers and documentation.
Identify and recommend solutions to accounting issues using established procedures.
Build knowledge of accounting processes, systems, and business operations.
Interact with internal customers and stakeholders in a professional and collaborative manner.
Prepare and analyze increasingly complex accounting transactions, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and other internal and external financial reports.
Assist in tracking, testing, and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting.
Analyze accounting issues, evaluate potential solutions, and make recommendations.
Build technical accounting knowledge and understanding of organizational processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and process improvement.
Perform complex accounting analyses, research, and journal entry preparation.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and internal/external financial reports.
Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Research and interpret accounting guidance and regulatory requirements.
Solve complex accounting issues and recommend innovative solutions.
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced accounting staff.
Serve as a resource for colleagues and may direct the work of other team members.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and accounting best practice