Finance & Accounting Analyst - Portland, Oregon #114345

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

Accounting for regulated wholesale electricity sales and purchases, unit contingent renewable and qualifying facility generation purchases.  This includes, invoicing, payment of invoices, contract administration, analysis, account reconciliations, internal reporting, interfacing with counterparties at other companies, responding to internal and external auditors, regulatory data requests and preparing annual reports for FERC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly billing for power contracts


• Prepare and review monthly billing of transmissions service agreements


• Summarize monthly financial transactions covering transmissions services.


• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual FERC/regulatory reports.


• 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.


• 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, regulators, and other ad hoc assignments.


• Assist in maintaining policies, procedures, business processes, and contract activities.


• Monitor cash receipts to ensure timely receipt and posting of cash.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting Finance or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.


• A minimum of three years experience in accounting and financial analysis.


• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills.


• 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 the 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.

Preferences

• General understanding of FERC Code of Regulations.


• Experience working with legal contracts and ability to interpret and apply contractual language.


• Experience in billing, collections, and financial analysis.


• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.


• Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data especially excel and prior experience with financial accounting systems.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114345 
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon 100% ONSITE   
Department: CFO 
Schedule: Full Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $70, 600 - $92,900  

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. 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 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.