Accountant I - III (Depending on Experience)

Grant PUD • Ephrata, WA

1d • $72,738 - $131,581 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant classification performs professional accounting work to support Grant PUD’s financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing and analyzing reports, performing reconciliations, and ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, bond covenants, contractual agreements, and Grant PUD financial policies. Work may include general ledger, revenues, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, project accounting, fixed assets, inventory, fund accounting, treasury, and related financial reporting functions. The role collaborates with internal departments, supports audits and regulatory reporting, and contributes to maintaining effective internal controls and sound financial governance. Depending on qualifications and experience, incumbents may: Accountant I: Perform professional accounting duties under general supervision, completing routine and non-routine transactions and analyses. Accountant II: Perform complex accounting work under limited supervision, oversee functional areas, and assist or lead process and policy improvements. Accountant III: Leads complex accounting functions under minimal supervision, provide technical expertise, ensure quality and compliance of financial reporting, and lead internal control and policy initiatives.

Requirements

• Accountant I: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance, or related field. One (1) year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or similar.
• Accountant II: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting; OR CPA with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
• Accountant III: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or CPA with (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including GASB, BARS, and FERC requirements
• State and Federal laws related to tax reporting and remittance
• Internal control frameworks and financial governance practices
• Accounting theory and the application of professional judgment
• Computer systems and software including, spreadsheets, database systems, word processing, and presentation tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess risk, materiality, and interdependencies, and translate findings into financial reporting impacts and recommendations
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial, control, and risk matters clearly to various levels within the organization
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and contribute effectively in team settings
• Ability to train or guide others in small or large group settings, as appropriate to level
• Exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Adapt to changing regulations, priorities, and operational needs
• Organize work effectively and maintain attention to detail
• Contribute to process improvement, internal controls, and system development
• Knowledge of Single Audit requirements, Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR Part 200), and SEFA reporting

Nice To Haves

• Accountant I: Experience working in public utility industry or local government.
• Accountant II: 3 years’ experience working in public utility industry or local government. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) License other relevant certification.
• Accountant III: Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field. 5 years’ experience working in public utility or local government. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) License other relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger to the subsidiary ledgers and financial reports to ensure the accuracy of reported financial information.
• Prepare monthly roll forwards and required monthly, quarterly, or annual audit schedules.
• Actively participate in audit requests and prepare documentation as requested during tax or financial statement audits.
• Analyze and record transactions related to Grant PUD’s unique financial transactions.
• Complete monthly and quarterly account variance analysis and related research and resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide support in drafting memorandums, policies, and procedures to provide background on matter and clearly document processes, reflecting the appropriate accounting, tax treatments, State and Federal laws and regulations, and conclusions drawn.
• Learn and apply knowledge of contractual agreements, FERC regulations, GASB pronouncements, State and Federal law, regulation requirements, and Grant PUD policies.
• Ensure accounting practices align with best practices and regulations.
• Assist with executing special projects as requested by management.
• Develop tools and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency of reporting.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the District.
• Assist with training and providing support to other departments regarding financial information and financial systems as needed.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support Management in use and analysis of budget and financial information for decision-making.
• Responsibilities include using professional, sound judgment to perform or oversee finance and accounting functions across general ledger, revenues, payables, receivables, payroll, project accounting, fixed assets, inventory, work orders, stores, fund accounting, cost accounting, treasury, and related financial reporting.
• Prepare, examine or analyze accounting transactions to complete complex journal entries and reconcile general ledger to subsidiary ledgers and financial reports to ensure the accuracy, completeness and conformance of reported financial information and required compliance.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze schedules required monthly, quarterly, or annual audits, both internal and external.
• Lead in responding to audit requests for respective accounting area and prepare documentation as requested during tax or financial statement audits.
• Educate audit staff on District operations, policies and procedures.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned accounting areas (plant, fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, wholesale power, internal controls, etc.).
• Possess a solid understanding of Grant PUD data and accounting systems.
• Actively develop skills in using smart lists, Excel, Power BI, management reporter, and any additional technology determined necessary by management.
• Independently analyze and record complex transactions related to Grant PUD’s unique financial transactions and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Complete monthly and quarterly account variance analysis, which includes detailed research and documentation of conclusions.
• Lead the development of memorandums, policies, and procedures, exercising independent judgement to reflect the appropriate accounting, tax treatments, State and Federal laws and regulations, and conclusions drawn.
• Interpret and apply contractual agreements, FERC regulations, GASB pronouncements, State and Federal law, regulation requirements, and Grant PUD policies.
• Ensure accounting practices align with best practices and regulations.
• Plan, develop, and execute special projects as requested by management.
• Develop tools and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency of reporting.
• Represent the Accounting Department on various committees and develop strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the District.
• Provide training and support to other departments regarding financial information and financial systems as needed.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support Management in use and analysis of budget and financial information for decision-making.
• Collaborate with Grant PUD Financial Representatives and other Accounting Department team members to foster efficient, effective, and accurate financial information for Grant PUD.
• Responsible for being the subject matter expert within their respective accounting areas by applying advanced professional judgement accounting practices and principles.
• Conduct research and apply appropriate accounting theory and technical knowledge with a high degree of accuracy from start to finish.
• Develop understanding of industry best practices as it relates to accounting processes.
• Provide recommendations to management on accounting process and control improvements based on understanding gained through research and documentation.
• Act as the lead in complex areas impacting accounting transactions.
• Prepare complex journal entries and reconcile general ledger to subsidiary ledgers and financial reports to ensure the accuracy, completeness and conformance of reported financial information and required compliance.
• Train accountants and review journal entries, reconciliation, and accounting documentation prior to manager approval.
• Prepare, examine and/or analyze required monthly, quarterly, or annual audit schedules, both internal and external.
• Lead in responding to audit requests for respective accounting area and prepare documentation as requested during tax or financial statement audits.
• Educate audit staff on District operations, policies and procedures.
• Possess an expert understanding of Grant PUD data and actively develop skills in using smart lists, excel, Power BI, management reporter, and any additional technology determined necessary by management.
• Analyze and record complex transactions related to Grant PUD’s unique financial transactions.
• Complete monthly and quarterly account variance analysis and related research and resolution of discrepancies.
• Review internal financial statements for accuracy and analyze and troubleshoot discrepancies and significant variances.
• Lead the development memorandums, policies, and procedures to provide background on matter and clearly document processes, reflecting the appropriate accounting, tax treatments, State and Federal laws and regulations, and conclusions drawn.
• Apply advanced knowledge to interpret and apply contractual agreements, FERC regulations, GASB pronouncements, State and Federal law, regulation requirements, and Grant PUD policies.
• Ensure accounting practices align with best practices and regulations.
• Lead and manage the execution of special projects as requested by management, applying strong project management skills to plan and coordinate multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Ensure proactive communication and collaboration to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives.
• Special projects may be assigned to support Grant PUD’s efforts to establish an external funding program, including state and federal grants. Projects may include evaluating and establishing processes and policies, internal controls, and collaboration with various district stakeholders. Assignments require knowledge of Single Audit and Uniform Administrative Requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, internal controls, and preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA).
• Develop tools and templates to improve accuracy and efficiency of reporting.
• Represent the Accounting Department on various Committees and develop strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the District.
• Provide training and support to other departments regarding financial information and financial systems as needed.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support Management in use and analysis of budget and financial information for decision-making.
• Collaborate with Grant PUD Financial Representatives and other Accounting Department team members to foster efficient, effective, and accurate financial information for Grant PUD.

Benefits

• This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
• Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level