Financial Systems Analyst or Senior

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is hiring a Financial Systems Analyst or Senior to join its Financial Accounting & Reporting team in downtown Boise, Idaho. The position is based at the Boise location and offers flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. The Financial Systems Analyst serves as the functional lead for assigned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules, such as PeopleSoft and/or Asset Suite. Working with technical leads, application developers, and other team members, the analyst tests and implements functionality and performs the functional implementation of application upgrades, updates, and enhancements. The role is an active member of the Accounting team, with an in-depth understanding of how daily accounting functions are performed and managed through application jobs and processes. The analyst is the technical owner of periodic closing processes and performs accounting activities including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reconciliations. A Senior Financial Systems Analyst also serves as the subject matter expert and strategic lead for system initiatives, complex integrations, upgrades, and business process transformation efforts affecting multiple departments. This senior-level role advises Accounting, Finance, and business leaders on system capabilities, risks, controls, and optimization opportunities, and serves as the escalation point for complex system, process, and data integrity issues. The role helps ensure that financial systems, controls, and integrations operate effectively while supporting regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, and evolving business needs. Idaho Power describes its work as supporting communities across Idaho and Oregon with safe, reliable, affordable energy. The company offers work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, a 401(k) employer match, and a pension plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information technology, or a related field.
Financial Systems Analyst: At least 5 years of experience in an accounting- or finance-related field, including at least 2 years working with financial system ERP products or acting as a liaison between the business and IT.
Senior Financial Systems Analyst: At least 8 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial systems, or ERP, including at least 5 years supporting enterprise ERP applications and complex financial system integrations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and FERC accounting.
Knowledge of Crystal Reports and Oracle-based SQL.
Knowledge of common business software applications, including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook/Exchange.
Knowledge of common office equipment and standard office practices and procedures.
Ability to perform 10-key and basic math, including calculating ratios and percentages.
Effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, query development, and report writing.
Proficiency in applicable ERP financial system attributes and functionality.
Ability to meet deadlines and perform detailed work accurately.
Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information with attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with others inside and outside the company, both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle pressure, adapt to change, maintain composure in stressful situations, and work effectively under pressure.
Ability to develop and improve job processes, oversee multiple projects, safeguard confidential information, exercise independent judgment, solve problems, and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
Ability to review and analyze basic computer language.

Nice To Haves

Financial Systems Analyst: User- and analyst-level technical expertise in PeopleSoft.
Senior Financial Systems Analyst: Advanced and analyst-level expertise in PeopleSoft, Asset Suite, or comparable enterprise platforms.
General accounting experience in a corporate environment.
Utility accounting or finance experience.
Technical support experience.
Experience writing reports using system report writers such as Crystal Reports and Oracle-based SQL.
Senior Financial Systems Analyst: Experience leading enterprise projects and organizational change.
CPA license.

Responsibilities

Serve as functional lead for assigned ERP modules, such as PeopleSoft and/or Asset Suite.
Work with technical leads, application developers, and other team members to test and implement new functionality.
Implement application upgrades, updates, and enhancements from a functional perspective.
Understand how daily accounting functions are performed and managed through application jobs and processes.
Own periodic closing processes from a technical perspective.
Perform accounting work including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reconciliations.
For the senior level, lead system initiatives, complex integrations, upgrades, and business process transformation efforts affecting multiple departments.
Advise Accounting, Finance, and business leaders on system capabilities, risks, controls, and optimization opportunities.
For the senior level, act as the escalation point for complex system, process, and data integrity issues.
Support effective operation of financial systems, controls, and integrations, including regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
Oversee several projects simultaneously and develop and improve job processes in a rapidly evolving environment.
Safeguard sensitive and confidential information.