Accountant or Senior Accountant

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote. What does an Accountant or Senior Accountant do for us ? Position ensures the accuracy of the financial statements of IDACORP and its subsidiaries, by performing the following functions:

Requirements

Knowledge of: Financial accounting principles and theory in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Personal computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook for use in developing models for analysis and presentations
Accounting software
Business logic
Effective oral and written communication with all levels of audiences
Coordinating with other departments, companies, and agencies to create an effective communication network and working relationships
Prepare work product accurately, legibly, and in accordance with the deadlines set forth
Answer accounting questions and research entries made thru various sub-ledger accounting systems
Prepare reports using a variety of report writing tools
Prioritize and manage time and deal effectively with pressure and deadlines
Be detail oriented
Function efficiently in an automated environment
Evaluate and improve work processes
Work both independently and within a team setting
Develop working relationships with other company teams
Accept and provide constructive feedback
Safeguard the use of sensitive and confidential information
Accountant Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Accountant Experience: 2 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment or in public accounting
Senior Accountant Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Senior Accountant Experience: 5 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment or in public accounting OR A combination of 4 years of experience with an advanced degree, CPA license, or CMA certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with Peoplesoft
Ability to write and review query parameters to obtain financial data within subledger accounting systems
Use of other specialized software
Apply basic business logic to various special studies
Oversee several complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Present proposals and projects as requested
Interpret and apply GAAP and FERC accounting regulations within regulatory proposals in order to meet both accounting rules and regulations and meet the needs of the company and those who regulate it
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Utility accounting experience
Public accounting experience
Working with FERC requirements

Responsibilities

Prepares timely, high-quality workpapers that support the preparation and/or review of journal entries
Verifies accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of accounting entries, through the preparation and/or review of journal entries and account reconciliations
Analyzes, interprets, and applies a wide variety of accounting standards as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reports for internal and external reporting (FERC, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Oregon Public Utilities Commission, etc.)
Maintains and ensures compliance with all pertinent Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and requirements, along with other company and regulatory requirements; acts as a control owner where applicable
Works closely with all business units to support any accounting needs and advise on accounting issues