Job description
Company Summary Statement : PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a leading U.S. energy company focused on providing electricity and natural gas safely, reliably, and affordably to more than 2.5 million customers in the U.S. PPL’s high-performing, award-winning utilities – Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and PPL Electric Utilities – provide an outstanding service experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best in the U.S. Our companies are addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL provides energy for millions of customers while providing challenging and rewarding careers for thousands of employees. Overview:
Position may be filled at "Accountant, Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant" level based on successful candidate's education and experience.
Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting in recurring accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing basic financial reports and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting. Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direction. Responsibilities:
Associate Accountant level
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
This Accountant will remotely support the PPL Electric Utilities business
Position may be filled at "Accountant, Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant" level based on successful candidate's education and experience.
Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting in recurring accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing basic financial reports and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting. Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direction.
- Responsible for recurring accounting analyses, journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
- Assists in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.
- Develops competence in assigned areas of responsibility by performing structured work, with an expectation of developing a more flexible approach to work assignments.
- Related to all the above processes, expected to develop supporting workpapers and documentation.
- Uses existing procedures to identify and recommend solutions to problems in assigned areas of accounting. Applies limited judgment and discretion
- Interacts with staff, management, and other customers in a friendly, courteous, professional and helpful manner.
Position may be filled at "Accountant, Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant" level based on successful candidate's education and experience.
Associate Accountant level
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of Excel/Word is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- CPA or CMA exam eligible.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- 0-2 years related work experience, including co-operative/internship experience.
Staff Accountant level
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with at least 1 year of accounting-related experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word is required
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 2 to 4 years of accounting-related experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- CPA or CMA certification or MBA.
Senior Accountant Level
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses and 5 years accounting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of excel/word is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA, or other advanced degree in business discipline.
- CPA or CMA certification
- Experience in utility accounting, public accounting and SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills
- Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
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