Philadelphia Gas Works · 1 week ago
Operations Financial Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPhiladelphia Gas Works is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region. The Operations Financial Assistant will facilitate the processing of invoices and requisitions, conduct audits, and prepare financial reports to support the Distribution and Field Service Departments.
EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Process all invoices and requisitions using financial software such as Oracle Financials to ensure vendors and contractors are paid in a manner consistent with Company Policy
Conduct auditing on all invoices and requisitions. Track and oversee the verification process of services delivered
Request and review monthly accounts receivable reports from contractors and compile relevant documentation from internal or third-party web applications as needed
Facilitate monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review contractor accounts receivable statements and provide status updates on outstanding and future invoices to improve cash flow
Assist in the development of the annual departmental strategic planning budget processes and technical analysis of activities for financial and operation impacts
Assist with fiscal year end close and act as liaison between Field Operations and Accounts Payable to ensure all expenses are captured in the current fiscal year
Prepare financial reports and analyses related to budgets, forecasts, capital projects and cash flow; make recommendations to leadership based on analysis performed
Analyze current fiscal year spending to ensure Field Operations remain within budget and identify opportunities to maximize available approved funding
Prepare other financial or operational reports as needed
Review and process capital work order authorization requests
Perform other special projects and assignments as requested
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in business administration or related field of study
1 – 2 years' experience maintaining and creating spreadsheets of financial data relating to the capital and operating budgets and cost variance statistics
Must have knowledge of and experience in spending tracking and reporting
Must have verbal and written communications skills with the ability to build long-term constructive and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and vendors
Must have organizational, planning, time management and follow-through skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and software systems such as Oracle Financials and OnBase
An Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be acceptable in lieu of degree
Preferred
Knowledge of PGW's work management system AIMS preferred
Understanding of the customer service and revenue cycle of gas distribution operations is 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
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Environment
Company
Philadelphia Gas Works
PGW provides natural gas energy service and solutions to more than 500,000 residential and commercial customers in the City of Philadelphia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Maureen Wagner
EA to the President & CEO
Corey Cantafio, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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