Staff Accountant - PECO (Hybrid) - Philadelphia, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues, operating six energy companies and serving over 10.7 million customers. They are committed to leading the energy transformation and creating a diverse, inclusive, and resilient future. Exelon offers a purposeful career with growth opportunities, community impact, and support for employees to thrive. They value diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking, providing competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and opportunities for a rewarding career. This role is part of the PECO Energy Company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance
• Demonstrated ability to document a broad range of issues in work papers, disclosures and memos.
• Strong analytical skills in evaluating data and the ability to exercise judgment in a variety of areas
• Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency
• Effective teambuilding and leaderships skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity
• High degree of professionalism and respect for others

Nice To Haves

• MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• Public accounting experience
• Regulatory/utility/FERC/SEC reporting or energy industry experience
• Understanding of the use and implementation of analytical tools and artificial intelligence to improve processes and analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform and support the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Ensure effective operation of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and identify necessary changes.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, including analysis for internal and external reporting.
• Research variances, identify trends, determine root causes, and make recommendations for adjustments and/or enhancements.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional business partners to identify and resolve accounting issues proactively.
• Assist with planning, forecasting, regulatory, and business decision processes.
• Present and communicate operating results to Leadership.
• Interact with internal and external auditors to support required audits.
• Support the regulatory process, including data requests and interaction with external stakeholders.
• Analyze current processes and procedures and leverage new technologies to recommend, develop, and drive improvements.
• Participate in special projects related to process improvements, automation, and changes in regulatory or accounting requirements.
• Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.
• Challenge current processes and collaborate across the company to identify opportunities for improvement, accomplish goals, and resolve issues.
• Support the Cultural Pillars of Development, DEI, Innovation and Community Engagement.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $71,200.00/Yr. – $97,900.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level