Requisition: 81310
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 56,100 - $ 84,200
Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:
Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.
Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.
Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job SummaryAs a key member of the Plant Accounting Team, the Associate Accountant will report to the Plant Accounting Manager. The selected candidate will be someone who is highly motivated and an analytical thinker, working through complex problems in order to reach justifiable conclusions to support their team, by utilizing both technical and analytical expertise to ensure financial data integrity and project completion. Provide support to meet business goals and objectives. Multitasking abilities are a plus; at times, they will have to pivot and shift their priorities.
Job Responsibilities• Assist in the monthly financial closing processes.
• Record journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations with explanations and supporting documentation.
• Review SAP and Power Plan data with the ability to identify and correct errors with respect to master data, processing of data, and reporting of data.
• Develop and maintain analytical and processing tools, spreadsheets, upload programs and databases to ensure financial data integrity, and enhance overall use of FI, Power Plan, and FERC modules.
• Assist in the identification, development and implementation of enhancements to SAP financial system and Power Plan to meet business needs. Review and evaluate new and existing accounting policies for application.
• Review classification of balance sheet and income statement in the general ledger report and prepares necessary adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Assists with various audit tasks, including providing support/and or documentation for internal and external audit and various ad-hoc reports needed.
• Ensure the integrity of the books and records of the company.
• Responds to and resolves issues and requests from other business areas and client (LIPA) regarding various accounting issues and reports, including Profit and Loss statements.
• Researches open accounting issues and recognize potential issues and/or conflicts so corrective actions can intercept and minimize issues.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders in order to fully explain and support the implementation of PSEG-LI accounting policies and processes.
• Prepare detailed and accurate financial data schedules as requested in support of the interim and annual external audit.
• Promote and implement procedural best practice by standardizing control checks and reporting in order to ensure all working practices are compliant with PSEG-LI policies, US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in ad hoc projects; assist other areas and processes within Finance as needed.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintain personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Participate in ad hoc projects; assist other areas and processes within Finance as needed.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or a relevant financial field, to be received within 6 months of receiving your offer
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practice under US GAAP
Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA Preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to make sound judgments within established policies and procedures as well as challenge current processes in order to achieve greater efficiencies
• Experience in responding to audit requests and preparing audit responses with adequate support
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to think from an objective perspective
• Proficient in SAP (FI module)
• Experience with Power plan Fixed Asset module
• Experience in working with data analysis tools (SAP BO/BI, SQL, SAAS, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills and prior experience with MS Access
• Ability to work in a highly regulated field
• Knowledge and work experience with GASB accounting
Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.
If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
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