Senior Accountant (Technical Accountant) - PPL Services Corporation

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:

Under general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities associated with the functional work group's accounting transactions, financial reports and internal controls over financial reporting. Uses extensive technical knowledge of business operations and technical accounting to research complex accounting matters, provide consultations, assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, support the SEC reporting process and prepare/present technical accounting training. This is a senior-skill level normally without supervisory responsibility. However, may provide guidance and direction to other PPL employees in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective accounting solutions as this position is a key contributor in a complex environment who may lead functional teams or projects.  #LI-Hybrid  #INDPPL

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates accounting policies and procedures to reflect changes in business conditions, processes, and accounting
2. Prepares more complex accounting analyses.
3. Supports the financial reporting process during the SEC reporting periods through the preparation and/or review of financial statement disclosures and supporting work papers. Reviews filings for compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
4. Enhances internal controls over financial reporting.
5. Provides consultation on complex SEC financial reporting matters.
6. Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions.
7. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
8. Increases and applies knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and changes in accounting guidance.
9. Researches the impact of new accounting standards issued by the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies and provides ongoing consultation on technical accounting inquiries from the Controller’s Department organizations and the business lines. Documents and reviews the results of this research with management.
10. Disseminates technical accounting updates to the Controller’s Department staff and business lines.
11. Participates in, or leads, complex technical accounting projects to address accounting issues and business line needs.
12. Assists in the preparation and presentation of technical accounting training for the Controller’s Department staff.

Qualifications:

Senior Level:

 

• 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.

Specialist Level:

 

• Bachelor's Degree in business discipline with at least three accounting courses and 7 or more years accounting-related experience or
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 4 years accounting-related experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Required to actively pursue certification within two years of the job effective date. Required or
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Required to actively pursue certification within two years of the job effective date. Required

 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. MBA or other advanced degree in business
2. CPA or CMA
3. Experience in utility accounting, public accounting and SEC reporting, and a working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley
4. Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting
5. Requires excellent written and oral communication
6. Requires excellent interpersonal