Senior General Accountant

PacifiCorp•Portland, OR

22h•$77,200 - $106,150•Onsite

About The Position

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. General Purpose: Drive accurate, timely accounting results by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports, while delivering clear, actionable insights through analysis of financial, tax, and economic data. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to a high-performing team, join us!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of five years relevant work experience has contributed to the development of skills in accounting, including the ability to gather and analyze complex financial data and provide written explanations based upon analysis.
Proficient with the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet applications, when conducting analysis and financial modeling.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an advanced degree.
SAP financial modules competence.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP, accounting policies, procedures and practices and accounting systems; an understanding of the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

Responsibilities

Compile data, analyze, review and interpret financial results, including balance sheets and statements of operations.
Perform activities in compliance with U.S. SOX and Company policies.
Research retail invoicing and reconcile to the general ledger.
Prepare unbilled retail analysis.
Process transmission deposit refunds.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Prepare journal entries.
Compile, analyze and interpret large data sets in preparation for PacifiCorp's annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC and the company's state regulatory commissions.
Research & interpret accounting and taxation rules including policies issued by governmental and regulatory bodies.
Perform analytical and reporting tasks: gather information from other departments, interface with various levels of management and prepare and/or review of supporting work papers in a manner conducive to achieving compliance with our internal controls and procedures.
Test and review accounting transactions for accuracy of entry and classification.
Perform ad hoc reporting, including drafting responses to data requests from state regulatory commissions, external auditors, other regulatory bodies and other internal requests.
Notify business units and management of potential problems identified, which may be critical, complex, sensitive or urgent in nature, and work through resolutions as appropriate.
Consult, resolve and/or recommend alternatives to internal/external customer issues which may be critical, complex, sensitive, or urgent in nature.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing