Temporary Senior Cost Accountant (Senior Accountant, Temporary)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

15h

About The Position

Seattle City Light’s Accounting Division has a temporary opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountant. The position supports the Cost Accounting team’s mission to accurately account for approximately $6 billion in Utility Plant Assets and $400 million in annual capitalized additions. Under limited supervision, the Senior Accountant performs complex professional accounting work involving the maintenance, control, analysis, and development of financial records, reports, and systems. The role maintains accounting records in the general ledger and other financial systems; prepares and analyzes accounting, financial, and investment data and reports; performs account reconciliations; and researches and interprets accounting standards and regulations. The position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager. Seattle City Light is a department of the City of Seattle and a municipally owned utility recognized for energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Employees are assigned a role in the Emergency Response Program, usually aligned with their regular duties, and participation is required to support emergency operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, including at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter credit units in accounting; no substitution is allowed for the accounting credits.
Three years of professional experience in general or governmental accounting, or an equivalent background provided by a combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience reflecting a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.
Ability to meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position; the job announcement also requests a cover letter describing relevant knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities and a current resume.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and methods in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and FERC.
In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft, WAMS, Excel, and related financial data.
Ability to select data and create SQL, Excel, and Tableau data pulls.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Work with power generation, energy conservation, information technology, engineering, and administrative business units or functional areas to understand their operations and assist with proper cost-tracking processes.
Monitor work-in-process to ensure completed work is appropriately classified and assets are accurately recorded in a timely manner.
Review asset records to record asset retirements and ensure annual depreciation expense is accurate.
Assist with grant cost reporting, accounting journals, and reimbursement requests.
Record amortization for intangible assets and prepare year-end depreciation reports.
Lead the Time & Material Final Bill Cost process, including preparing final bill packets that track the status of large Time and Material jobs from beginning to final bill.
Perform accounting and financial research, reconciliations, analysis, and reporting on financial, accounting, and budget issues.
Ensure conformance with GASB and GAAP accounting standards and compliance with regulatory requirements, including FERC.
Deliver reporting of performance metrics and key operating statistics.
Refine related accounting processes and policies.
Maintain current reports, design new reports, and write ad hoc reports for management.
Advise and assist management in interpreting fiscal and accounting policies, procedures, operations, and controls.
Participate in the Emergency Response Program as assigned.