Senior Asset & Capital Accounting Analyst

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst in Oakland to ensure accurate accounting and disclosures for capital assets, with responsibility for plant, depreciation, and asset retirement obligations.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, GAAP research, and monthly close duties in a hybrid work setting, with weekly to routine visits to the Oakland General Office.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field
• 4 years of recent relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC, and FERC requirements
• Experience with SAP and Power Plan software

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day operations of the accounting group to ensure that monthly responsibilities are completed by the prescribed due dates.
• Maintain proper internal controls and review of all areas of responsibility to determine compliance with accounting policies.
• Participate in researching GAAP and regulatory guidance to determine the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Complete monthly accounting journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly roll forward schedule and related variance analysis associated with Asset Retirement Obligations, Nuclear Decommissioning accounting, Property Plant & Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain the ongoing development and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Lead and implement process improvements and the development of financial reporting tools.
• Develop expertise in the capital asset life cycle and take ownership of related accounting issues.
• Work closely with management and related departments, including internal and external reporting groups, Tax, Regulatory departments, and various lines of business.
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of several portions of the financial statements by performing timely and efficient analytics.
• Perform special projects as requested by the supervisor and manager.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC knowledge

FERC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Power Plan software

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst in Oakland to ensure accurate accounting and disclosures for capital assets, with responsibility for plant, depreciation, and asset retirement obligations.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, GAAP research, and monthly close duties in a hybrid work setting, with weekly to routine visits to the Oakland General Office.