Sr Supervisor - Fixed Asset Accounting

Location:

Denver, PA, US, 17517

Workplace Environment: Hybrid

Company: UGI Utilities, Inc

Requisition Number: 29051

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.

Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!

Job Summary

Lead the Plant Accounting function, including process and people development. Lead the team that tracks, controls and accounts for plant capital expenditures, depreciation, transfers and retirements for the purpose of providing management and regulatory agencies with reliable Utility Plant data. Work with stakeholders throughout the business to design processes that accurately and efficiently capture plant accounting transactions. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Take responsibility for month-end close processes, including the review of journal entries, direction of the Power Plan sub-ledger close process, and completion of reporting for the month-end close process. Also responsible for review of balance sheet variance analysis associated with plant-related accounts.
Plan and supervise the preparation and approval of various capital budget, depreciation, financial, statistical, and regulatory reports, used for management and regulatory agencies.
Supervise, train and develop plant accounting team members.
Direct the audit response for the Plant Accounting Dept. to meet the needs of various internal and external auditors. Monitor, support and perform or supervise necessary tasks to ensure compliance with SOX controls related to the plant accounting process. Work with SOX team and auditors to keep control language and process flows up to date.
Supervise the accurate and timely processing of capital work orders, including assisting project managers with the determination of capital vs. expense classification.
Serve as the subject matter expert working with system design team to continuously improve the plant accounting process and system functions.
Coordinate with Project Managers to develop processes to efficiently and accurately record the completion of projects within plant records.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Previous supervisory experience.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to lead and direct a team of varying skill levels.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with individuals at various levels and with various backgrounds throughout the organization.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to evaluate and redesign processes.
Knowledgeable in or willingness to learn new systems and assist with planning, evaluation and implementing system enhancements.
Team orientation, focusing on the big picture, but willing to drill down into details as necessary.
Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley 404 requirements and ability to manage key controls over financial reporting

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
4-10 years of experience, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
CPA preferred.
Public accounting experience preferred

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UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.

As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.