Senior Finance & Accounting Analyst

PacifiCorp; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Portland, OR is seeking a data-driven finance professional to conduct accounting analyses, prepare monthly financial reporting, and support regulatory filings. The role emphasizes accuracy, process controls, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will reconcile general ledger data, assist in SOX controls, and provide management with actionable insights to improve financial performance. A bachelor's in accounting and four years of experience are preferred; strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of accounting experience with data analysis and modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in financial analysis.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of company policies and applicable laws/regulations.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and presentation tools.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and as part of a team.
• Experience with financial accounting systems.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques and laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly billing for transmission service contracts.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual FERC/regulatory reports.
• Summarize monthly financial transactions for transmission services.
• Process internal controls to maintain SOX compliance.
• Track customer activity for outstanding accounts receivable.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger data including journal entries.
• Prepare/ review monthly billing of transmission service agreements.
• Manage transmission agreements and ensure proper financial reporting.
• Research and analyze meter data and resolve data problems for billing.
• Assist in resolving customer issues and disputes as they arise.
• Assist in contract documentation and implementation of contract provisions.
• Assist in responses to data requests from auditors/regulators.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and business processes.
• Prepare billings for construction activities.
• Track maintenance and capital work for settlements.
• Develop operational knowledge over control center activities.
• Perform analytical and reporting activities with cross-functional partners.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

COGNOS reports

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS 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

Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly billing for transmission service contracts involving complex spreadsheets.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual FERC/regulatory reports.
• Summarize monthly financial transactions covering transmissions services.
• Process internal controls to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Track customer activity for outstanding accounts receivables.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger data including preparing journal entries, debt and unbilled retail analyses, and retail invoices.
• Prepare and review monthly billing of transmissions service agreements.
• Manage in transmission agreements and ensure proper financial reporting.
• Research and analyze meter and schedule data and address and resolve data problems for accurate customer billing.
• Assist in resolving customer issues and disputes as they arise.
• Assist in contract documentation and implementation of contract provisions and ensure alignment with operation activities.
• Assist in response to data requests from auditors, regulation, and other ad hoc assignments.
• Assist in maintaining policies, procedures, business processes, and contract activities.
• Preparation of billings for construction activities.
• Track maintenance and capital work for settlement on joint-owner assets.
• Develop operational knowledge over control center activities.
• Perform analytical and reporting activities, including gathering cross-functional information, partnering with management, and preparing or reviewing supporting documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of four years of experience in accounting or a related field with strong data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, and modeling.
• A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in financial analysis.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data especially excel and prior experience with financial accounting systems.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

• Advanced degree and/or relevant certifications.
• General understanding of FERC Code of Regulations.
• Experience in SAP Financial Systems modules.
• General understanding of utility economics and accounting, as well as utility commission rules and regulations.
• End to end knowledge of the various transmission transactional activities from source data to settlement.
• General understanding of the transmission tariff and applicable provisions for financial settlement.
• Experience in negotiating and settlement of contractual and billing disputes.
• Electrical engineering knowledge or general understanding of metering data.
• Knowledge in Transmission Scheduling practices including understanding tagging and related industry rules.
• Experience working with legal contracts and ability to interpret and apply contractual language.
• Experience in billing, collections, and financial analysis.
• Proficient with using and programming COGNOS reports.
• Working knowledge of the Company's Operational Systems including MV-90, AS400, MV-PBS, and OASIS.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our Benefits Include

• 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.

Work Life Balance

• 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

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Job Details

• Primary Location: PORTLAND 100% ONSITE
• Schedule: FULL TIME
• Personnel Subarea: Exempt
• Hiring Range: 77,200 - 106,150
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.