Financial Accounting Analyst/Specialist

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

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.
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities at the Specialist level:

• Support the annual business planning process by coordinating with business partners, validating inputs, and consolidating submissions for leadership review.
• Build and maintain driver-based financial models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support forecasts and the business plan.
• Prepare and submit monthly forecasts, including assumption documentation, driver updates, and variance explanations versus prior forecast, plan, and actuals.
• Develop forecast and plan reporting that highlights key drivers, risks, and opportunities; communicate results and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Maintain forecast and plan support files (assumptions, drivers, reconciliations, and data sources) to ensure transparency and auditability.
• Improve FP&A forecasting and planning processes (calendar, templates, and data validation) to increase consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Perform ad hoc scenario and sensitivity analysis to support leadership decisions; summarize impacts and recommendations in clear, concise deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of four years 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.

Additional Requirements at the Specialist level:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Ability to analyze complex transactions, their accounting treatment and financial statement implications.
• A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills include the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data.

Preferences

• Advanced degree and/or CPA designation.
• General understanding of utility economics and accounting Experience in accounting information systems.
• Experience in SAP Financial Systems modules.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114567 
Company Code: #PM25
Primary Location: PORTLAND, OR     
Department: Performance Reporting 
Schedule: Full Time, 100% onsite
Hiring Range: $77,200 - $122,100  

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary. 

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

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without 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.

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