Financial Systems Analyst or Senior

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

2d•$104,042 - $134,992•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is hiring a Financial Systems Analyst or Senior for its Financial Accounting & Reporting team in downtown Boise, Idaho. The position serves as the functional lead for assigned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules, such as PeopleSoft and/or Asset Suite. It works with technical leads, application developers, and other team members to test and implement functionality, and is responsible for the functional implementation of periodic application upgrades, updates, and enhancements. The role participates actively in Accounting and develops an in-depth understanding of how accounting functions are performed and managed through application jobs and processes. It serves as technical owner of periodic closing processes and performs accounting activities including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reconciliations. At the senior level, the analyst is a subject matter expert and strategic lead for system initiatives, complex integrations, upgrades, and business process transformation affecting multiple departments. The senior analyst advises Accounting, Finance, and business leaders on system capabilities, risks, controls, and optimization opportunities; serves as an escalation point for complex system, process, and data integrity issues; and ensures financial systems, controls, and integrations support regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, and evolving business needs. The position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, with flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. Extended work hours, including weekends, may be necessary, and occasional travel with overnight stays is required. This is a sedentary desk/computer role with occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds. Idaho Power offers 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 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 commonly used business software, including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook/Exchange.
Knowledge of common office equipment, standard office practices and procedures, and proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Skills in 10-key and basic math, including calculating ratios and percentages.
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills; ability to work effectively with people within and outside the company.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, developing queries, report writing, and applicable ERP financial system attributes and functionality.
Ability to meet deadlines, perform detailed work accurately, and remain detail oriented.
Ability to work independently and in a team, handle pressure, adapt to change, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to improve processes in a changing environment, oversee several projects, safeguard confidential information, and use independent judgment to solve problems.
Ability to understand and carry out complex written and verbal instructions and review and analyze basic computer language.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as functional lead for assigned ERP modules, such as PeopleSoft and/or Asset Suite.
Collaborate with technical leads, application developers, and team members to test and implement functionality and ensure software and financial system integrations perform as intended.
Implement periodic application upgrades, updates, and enhancements from a functional perspective.
Participate in Accounting activities and understand how accounting functions are handled through application jobs and processes.
Serve as technical owner of periodic closing processes.
Prepare journal entries, analyze accounts, and perform reconciliations.
At 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.
Escalate and resolve complex system, process, and data integrity issues.
Ensure financial systems, controls, and integrations operate effectively in support of regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, and business needs.
Gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information; develop and improve job processes; and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
Safeguard sensitive and confidential information and exercise independent judgment to solve problems.