Sr Accountant I

About the position Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been at the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania. Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion, valuing and respecting the unique differences and experiences of its employees. The Senior Accountant position is under general supervision and is responsible for providing management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing monthly financial statements. This role involves managing the monthly accounting close for the regulated business and certain non-regulated entities, ensuring compliance with Finance department policies and procedures, evaluating internal controls, and assisting with the accounting close and related reporting functions. The Senior Accountant will also provide assistance to Senior Accounting positions on matters including regulatory and non-regulatory financial close, reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, and other special projects such as revenue analysis and surveys as they arise. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days in the office and the remaining days working remotely, with responsibilities that include staying current on accounting and regulatory trends and applying them to work. Responsibilities • Responsible for monthly accounting close, which includes preparing general ledger entries, analyzing and resolving discrepancies, making adjustments to ledger entries based on professional standards and internal policies and procedures, and performing all other duties as assigned. , • Assist the Accounting team with monthly financial close, including preparation and analysis for monthly close meetings. , • Facilitate and complete assigned monthly closing procedures and stay current on accounting and regulatory trends. , • Ensure compliance with all Finance policies and procedures applicable to the position, including the annual update of Finance policies and procedures and related desk manuals. , • Perform ad hoc detailed analysis of accounts as directed, including investigating and determining reasons for variances to budget and prior year. , • Assist with special projects on an as-needed basis, including external government surveys, new system implementations, and employee benefit plan reporting. , • Have knowledge and ability to perform functions of other essential management positions in the Controller's Unit to ensure adequate coverage of departmental responsibilities. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant discipline required. , • Three or more (3+) years of Corporate Accounting or Month-End Accounting Close Experience required. , • CPA certificate or equivalent preferred. , • Proficient with accounting software (Solomon and/or Netsuite preferred) and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). , • Solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to pay attention to detail and maintain confidentiality. , • Ability to problem-solve, organized and able to prioritize, with strong interpersonal skills. Nice-to-haves • Experience with regulatory financial close processes. , • Familiarity with external government surveys and reporting. Benefits • Hybrid work model with flexibility in work location. , • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. , • Opportunities for professional development and training. Apply Job!