Fixed Assets Accounting Manager - GAAP & FERC Lead

Pacific Power; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k with match

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a senior accounting leader to manage the fixed assets accounting team, ensuring GAAP and FERC compliance, and maintaining SOX controls. You will oversee ~12 staff, guide depreciation accounting, and support external reporting for SEC and regulators.

You will develop policies, coach employees, and interact with cross-functional teams including tax, regulation, and engineering to drive accurate financial reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of three years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Solid foundational knowledge of GAAP.
• Leadership and teamwork to mobilize resources for results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team of ~12 staff responsible for capital project accounting and fixed asset sub-ledger maintenance.
• Identify and resolve fixed asset issues with stakeholders across departments.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure SEC, FERC and state reporting support is accurate.
• Oversee accounting for software and complex transactions per GAAP and FERC.
• Maintain SOX controls and month-end close requirements.
• Provide technical accounting analysis on depreciation, asset retirement obligations, and related costs.
• Respond to data requests from auditors and regulators.
• Develop and apply asset accounting policies and processes.

Skills

Managerial experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

PacifiCorp is seeking a senior accounting leader to manage the fixed assets accounting team, ensuring GAAP and FERC compliance, and maintaining SOX controls. You will oversee ~12 staff, guide depreciation accounting, and support external reporting for SEC and regulators.

You will develop policies, coach employees, and interact with cross-functional teams including tax, regulation, and engineering to drive accurate financial reporting and process improvements.