Financial Accounting Specialist

PacifiCorp•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Power Your GreatnessPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.General PurposeStep into a role where your analytical skills fuel smarter business outcomes. From building financial models to evaluating forecasts and budgets, you’ll research data, explore alternatives, and deliver insights that help leaders make sound, strategic decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of five years’ experience in accounting, finance or a related field.
Ability to analyze complex transactions, their accounting treatment and financial statement implications.
A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills include the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or CPA designation.
General understanding of utility economics and accounting Experience in accounting information systems.
Experience in SAP Financial Systems modules.

Responsibilities

Support the annual business planning process by coordinating with business partners, validating inputs, and consolidating submissions for leadership review.
Build and maintain driver-based financial models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support forecasts and the business plan.
Prepare and submit monthly forecasts, including assumption documentation, driver updates, and variance explanations versus prior forecast, plan, and actuals.
Develop forecast and plan reporting that highlights key drivers, risks, and opportunities; communicate results and recommended actions to stakeholders.
Maintain forecast and plan support files (assumptions, drivers, reconciliations, and data sources) to ensure transparency and auditability.
Improve FP&A forecasting and planning processes (calendar, templates, and data validation) to increase consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
Perform ad hoc scenario and sensitivity analysis to support leadership decisions; summarize impacts and recommendations in clear, concise deliverables.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing