Accountant, Kennett Square, PA - $80-95K
Title: Principal Accountant
Reports To: Manager of Accounting
Location:
Salary: $80-95K
Primary Purpose:
Oversee, coordinate and control accounting records, as well as closing activities or financial reporting for the business unit in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals and corporate accounting guidelines.
Major Accountabilities:
1. Provides accounting services, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, maintaining and controlling physical records, and analyzing and reconciling general and subsidiary ledger accounts.
2. Prepares and/or reviews inputs to external financial reporting.
3. Assists in technical accounting and reporting research activities.
4. Assists in preparation and review of internal management reports.
5. Assists in supervision of senior accountants and clerks.
6. Participates in department initiatives including safety, diversity, business continuity planning etc.
7. Liaisons with Controller's Community and Operating Area Accountants across Generation and/or Exelon
Requirements:
" Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field.
" At least five years of experience in accounting, with public auditing experience preferred.
" Demonstrated ability to implement processes consistent with accounting guidance
" CPA and/or advanced degree strongly preferred.
" Experience with accounting systems and technology.
" Internal controls acumen.
" Strong written and verbal communication skills
" Strong analytical skills
" Knowledge and understanding of general ledger accounting, General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, statutory and subsidiary reporting requirements.
" Demonstrated advanced skills in PC application. Proven ability to assemble and analyze financial statements
" Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster change. Experience in communicating financial data to non-financial managers.
" Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and/or opposition.
" GAAP knowledge required - FAS 133 knowledge preferred
Brian Fenerty
Peopleflex, Inc.
1025 Andrew Drive
