Accounting Senior Analyst

BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants•Milwaukie, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role contributes to a strong team environment and supports NW Natural’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices. The position involves supporting month-end close by recording journal entries for segment activity and accruals, analyzing results in comparison to budget and prior periods, and providing variance explanations to Management. The analyst will prepare account reconciliations and perform SOX controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, compile specific information for SEC financial statement disclosures, and provide support for internal and external audits. Additionally, the role assists with regulatory filings as needed. The position also manages the monthly gas reserves accounting process, working with a joint venture partner, supports the annual audit of the investment, and incorporates study results into annual forecasts. The analyst will prepare materials for monthly Management and quarterly Subsidiary Board Meetings. For the North Mist Gas Storage Facility, the role includes preparing a monthly reporting package for Management, reviewing information from multiple departments, interpreting results, and working closely with the Rates team to develop an annual forecast of future costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting and CPA certificate are required
Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to critically think and apply that knowledge to business requirements
Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is strongly preferred
Experience with reconciliation tool, Blackline preferred
Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on Excel
Strong written communication skills including with process and task documentation and report generation
Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills
Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture
Strong analytical skills with a focus on technical accounting rules and experience researching accounting issues
Ability to facilitate and coordinate projects
Proven ability to function in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is preferred
Experience in utility industry or related business environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Contributes to a strong team environment.
Performs other duties and ad hoc assignments to support the department.
Supports NW Natural’s commitment to a safe work practices.
Participates in month-end close by recording journal entries for segment activity and accruals.
Analyzes results in comparison to budget and prior periods and provides variance explanations to Management.
Prepares account reconciliations and performs SOX controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Compiles specific information for the Company’s SEC financial statement disclosures.
Provides support for both internal and external audits.
Assist with regulatory filings as needed.
Manages the monthly gas reserves accounting process, working regularly with a joint venture partner to obtain and record relevant transactions.
Supports annual audit of the investment.
Supports an annual reserve study and incorporates study results in annual forecasts.
Prepares materials for monthly Management and quarterly Subsidiary Board Meetings.
Prepares monthly reporting package for Management for the North Mist Gas Storage Facility, including reviewing information from multiple departments and interpreting results.
Works closely with the Rates team to develop annual forecast of future costs.