Accountant / Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant

Company Summary Statement As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities - PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy - provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview **NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week in Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY.** **\#INDPPL LI-Hy** **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 + 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. Qualifications **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. **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. + 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. Remote Work The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.