Senior Accounting Analyst

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

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About The Position

The Senior Accounting Analyst participates in month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations. The role identifies and implements sustainable accounting process improvements to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across subsidiary companies. It also reviews prior reports and supporting documentation and develops efficient processes. The analyst works with subsidiaries, tax, and the water accounting team to present depreciation schedules that meet cross-functional requirements, assists the Plant Accounting Manager with projects as needed, and supports internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and ability to apply it critically to business requirements.
• Demonstrated analytical and accounting research skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including group facilitation and presentation abilities.
• Strong written communication skills, including process and task documentation and report generation.
• Ability to meet deadlines, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand the big picture.
• PC skills, primarily in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate projects.
• Proven ability to function in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience in the utility industry or a related business environment.
• Experience using SAP or another general ledger or financial software system.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Identify and implement sustainable accounting process improvements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Recommend and implement processes that promote consistency across subsidiary companies.
• Review prior reports and supporting documentation and create efficient processes.
• Work with subsidiaries, tax, and the water accounting team to present depreciation schedules that meet cross-functional requirements.
• Assist the Plant Accounting Manager with projects as needed.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior