Accounting Assistant

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is hiring an entry-level Accounting Assistant to perform bookkeeping and accounting support across accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, capital and fixed-asset management, and database upkeep. The role also supports accounting system updates, financial reporting and reconciliations, and training of entry-level and cross-trained employees.

What you'll do:

• This entry level Accounting Assistant is a cross-trained function that performs bookkeeping functions related to accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, capital/asset management and database upkeep based on unit assignment
• This entry level position assists in any upgrade, update, change, custom and/or modification of any systems utilized in the Accounting and Reporting; trains entry level personnel and cross-train other employees at the 7B/3B classification; and may be responsible for delivery or pickup of items off company premises as directed
• Complete all assigned work adhering to daily, weekly and/or monthly deadlines
• Participate in the production of documents, spreadsheets and related supporting detail for administration of capital budgets including but limited to:
• Assisting in the analysis of Reimbursable Capital Projects from inception to capitalization. Including submission of appropriate invoices for payment
• Maintaining PGW's Continuing Property Records (CPR) and Fixed Assets including but not limited to, capitalization and retirement of assets relative to project specifications
• Maintaining, processing and supporting all monthly detail, invoices, usage, etc. to monthly capital spending as noted in the Capital Authorization Status Report, Capital Progress Report and Budget Category Status Report
• Updating, monitoring, and maintaining spreadsheet detailing daily investments of both excesses operating funds and capital funds
• Maintaining all records (actual funds spreadsheet) and preparing appropriate general ledger journal entries associated with all restricted investment
• Opening, closing and performing project analysis of non-construction projects in the Accounting system, reconciles monthly detail to the sub-ledger
• Updating interest income (4190) schedule monthly and analyze for accuracy
• Participate in the production of documents, spreadsheets and related supporting detail for administration of accounts payable including but limited to:

What they're looking for:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office (specifically Excel and Word) as well as Oracle
• Must have completed required on-the-job training program and collective bargaining agreement requirements to progress from training salary wage 67B to standard full-time wage 63B
• Advanced accounting training preferred
• Knowledge of one or more of the following areas of finance and accounting preferred: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, Capital, and Fixed Assets
• Knowledge of general office practices and clerical office work with the ability to use standard office equipment such as copiers, facsimiles, etc. preferred

Benefits:

• Free health insurance options
• Free dental insurance
• Flex spending
• Commuter benefits
• Pension plan
• Free parking
• Wellness programs
• Onsite gyms
• Tuition assistance
• PSLF-eligible employer