delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the (water and wastewater services) and the and (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

We have an excellent opportunity for a College Student studying Finance or Accounting. The position will be a part time job (15-20 hours per week, for the Summer). In this role you will support the accounting, rates and finance activities of the organization. Ready to put your studies to the test? Let's Talk!

Essential Duties:

Support the maintenance of the Company's Accounting records in compliance with GAAP and Regulatory Accounting standards which could include anything from bank account reconciliations and preparation of journal entries to redesign of complicated excel models

Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned which can range from routine projects to solving of more complex problems

Assists with presentations as needed for the Executive Leadership Team

Should expect a tailored approach based on current needs of the business

Participate in closing functions with parent company under supervision of lead accountant.

Qualifications
Student pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Must be currently enrolled in college and must have completed (at least) their sophomore year with a specific or relevant major
Intellectually curious and adaptable
Demonstrated strength in attention-to-detail
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe) and willingness to learn accounting systems, budgeting and cost control principles, automated financial and accounting reporting systems
Problem assessment and problem-solving skills
Strong communication (oral and written) skills.

Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.