Senior Accountant / Accounting Specialist

Job Opportunity At PPL Corporation

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.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence three days per week at one of our local offices located in Louisville, KY, Allentown, PA, or Providence, RI.

Senior Accountant

Under general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities including analyzing accounting transactions & issues, preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing & analyzing financial reports and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting. 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. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of business operations and accounting.

Accounting Specialist

Responsible for complex activities associated with the functional work group's accounting transactions, financial reports, and internal controls over financial reporting. This is a key contributor in a complex environment who may lead functional teams or projects. With little guidance uses extensive technical knowledge of business operations and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

Position may be filled at the Senior Accountant or Accounting Specialist level based on the successful candidate's education, background and experience.

Senior Accountant

• Evaluates accounting policies and procedures to reflect changes in business conditions, processes, and accounting guidance
• Prepares more complex accounting analyses and journal entries
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal / external financial reports
• Enhances internal controls over financial reporting
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal / external business issues to improve products or solves more complex problems taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct the work of other staff members.
• Increases and applies knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and changes in accounting guidance
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

Accounting Specialist

Qualifications

Senior Accountant

Accounting Specialist

Position may be filled at the Senior Accountant or Accounting Specialist level based on the successful candidate's education, background and experience.

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.