Senior Accounting Analyst

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

About The Position

This role is responsible for various accounting functions, including month-end close, account reconciliations, SOX controls, SEC financial statement disclosures, and supporting internal and external audits. The position also involves specific accounting processes for Gas Reserves and the North Mist Gas Storage Facility, including managing monthly processes, working with joint venture partners, supporting audits and studies, preparing management reports, and collaborating with the Rates team for cost forecasts.

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
Demonstrated background in applying analytical/accounting research skills
Excellent verbal skills, including the ability to apply group facilitation techniques and make group presentations
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
PC Skills primarily for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
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

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. This includes reviewing information from multiple departments and interpreting results.
Works closely with the Rates team to develop annual forecast of future costs.
Contributes to a strong team environment.
Performs other duties and ad hoc assignments to support the department.
Supports commitment to a culture of safe work practices.