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NEOGOV · 14 hours ago

Accounting Analyst (I, II or Senior)

Wenatchee, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Chelan County Public Utility District is seeking Accounting Analysts to join a collaborative, mission-driven Finance team that supports reliable, affordable, and sustainable public power for our community. This role performs professional accounting and financial reporting for one or more business lines within a large, complex public utility environment, supporting combined financial statements, external reporting, audits, and tax compliance for an organization with over $1 billion in assets and nearly $600 million in annual revenues.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Journalize financial statement activity, perform reconciliations, variance analysis, research and resolve discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of reported information

Assist department in monitoring accounting practices for compliance with contractual agreements, FERC regulations, GASB and FASB pronouncements, state requirements and management policy. Identify problem areas and potential solutions

Analyze, prepare schedules and respond to inquiries in support of various audits

Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements

Participate in the design and implementation of new procedures, policies or services

Assist with compilation of financial data for external data requests

Assist with financial analysis and document review on special projects

Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

Prepare, examine or analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports for one or more business lines and functional areas of responsibility to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards, and make corrections, as needed. Monitor accounting practices for compliance with contractual agreements, FERC regulations, GASB and FASB pronouncements, state requirements and District policies and recommend and implement changes as needed

Coordinate, compile and respond to various financial data and external reporting requests and regulatory filings. Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual combined financial statements. Perform ad hoc reporting, document review and analysis

Analyze, prepare schedules and respond to inquiries in support of various audits. Educate audit staff on District operations, policies and processes

Identify and support process improvements, new procedures, policies, software applications and financial reporting tools. Assist in implementation of changes in accounting standards. Represent the Accounting department on cross-functional teams, committees and special projects to ensure adequate internal controls are established for the proper recording of transactions and the safeguarding of assets

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to maintain effective oversight and understanding of District's activities which contributes to early identification of transactions and changes that could have potential accounting and reporting impacts

Collaborate with operations, business offices and other process owners to identify and implement technology-based solutions to emerging issues caused by changes in business requirements. Review work of peer and lower-level analysts for accuracy

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingTax CompliancePublic Sector AccountingCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Financial AnalysisBudgetingCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Accounting or Business Administration from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

2+ years of accounting or financial experience (budgeting or financial analysis) is required for Accounting Analyst I

4+ years of accounting or financial experience (budgeting or financial analysis) is required for Accounting Analyst II

6+ years of accounting or financial experience (budgeting or financial analysis) is required for Accounting Analyst Sr