Requisition Number: 25815
UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) is a holding company that distributes and markets energy products and services through our subsidiaries and the company’s common stock is a balanced growth and income investment. UGI Corporation has paid common dividends for more than 135 consecutive years.
In addition to a challenging career and competitive compensation, our employees enjoy:
Generous and Family-friendly Health & Welfare Benefits Including:
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Dependent Care Savings Account
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Work from home policy
• Employee Assistance Program
Additional Benefits Include:
• 401K with a generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Assistance with Professional Credentialing
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Programs
This senior accountant role will assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s general ledger. This includes participating in various general accounting activities, including monthly close processes, preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations as well as participation in future state process and policy alignment to enable transformation. All of which is conducted to ensure adherence with GAAP and Company accounting policies. This position will also act as a liaison to the both internal and external auditors and will act as a cross-functional point of contact as it pertains to accounting for areas including but not limited to Bonus and Other Incentives, Medical Insurance, General Insurance and Debt.
Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates general ledger month-end close activities and reporting, including consolidation and performs general accounting entries, journal postings, and allocations. Serve as a liaison between accounting and other groups to coordinate the execution of complex reporting activities such as intercompany allocations methodology, application, and automation. Coordinates process improvement related initiatives such as miscellaneous receivables/payables, intercompany invoicing and reconciliation, various documentation and efficiency improvements, and other areas as needed. Performs SOX controls and provides support for internal and external audits. Supports Accounting Supervisor and/or Accounting Manager by facilitating tasks within the team. Provides support and performs trainings for junior team members. Owns certain areas of OPEX where analysis and research will be done on a monthly basis in order to calculate reserves as well as speak to trends, variances and fluctuations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Accounting Expertise: Expertise in accounting processes. Applied advanced knowledge of US GAAP including technical accounting principles. Core general accounting background and ability to work across multiple disciplines, being able to pick up new responsibilities quickly and enjoy designing and implementing new processes. SOX and COSO Knowledge: Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and the COSO framework for internal controls is preferred. Ability to perform key controls over general accounting and financial reporting. Organization and Time Management: Strong ability to work independently to support priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, including IT, FP&A, and other departments. Data Correlation: Strong knowledge of Excel, other MS Office applications (Access Database is a Plus) and SAP ECC accounting systems. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred but not required. 3 - 5 years of accounting experience. Demonstrated experience in process improvement and consolidation activities.
Working Conditions
Hybrid work arrangement – 3 days per week in office.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
UGI Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.