Sr Accounting Coordinator / Accounting Coordinator (Portland, OR) #114154

PacificCorp • Portland, OR

107d • $47,300 - $70,200

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 & belonging. The position involves processing invoices and posting transactions, identifying accounts affected, reviewing printouts against manually maintained journals, detecting and correcting erroneous postings, and preparing documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data. The role also includes reviewing lists of rejected transactions, determining reasons for rejections, and preparing correcting materials while following company and organizational policies and procedures in posting invoices. Additionally, the position provides research and support as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year experience in accounting, or other relevant business experience (e.g., banking, customer service).
• General knowledge of accounting systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Company accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including databases, accounting systems, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and determine variances and resolution.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all levels of the organization; ability to work as a member of a team.
• A minimum of three years of experience in accounting, or other relevant business experience (e.g., banking, customer service).
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Company accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all levels of an organization; ability to work as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Prior experience in a decision-making capacity with workflow, scheduling, and accounts payable.
• Understanding of item processing and banking.
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and IT operating process.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and post transactions in compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and reports.
• Prepare documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data.
• Review list of rejected transactions, determine reasons for rejection, and prepare correcting materials.
• Balance and adjust entries.
• Provide research and support for call centers with customer payment inquiries.
• Handle confidential data professionally.
• Ensure invoice entry processes are in compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• Identify accounts affected and review printouts against manually maintained journals.
• Detect and correct erroneous postings.
• Inspect work of lower level employees.
• Train and orient newer employees in the work group.
• Handle complex issues and conduct research.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED