Pacific Power · 15 hours ago
Finance/Accounting Specialist- Portland, Oregon #114358
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain their commitment to a culture of customer service excellence and environmental sustainability. The Finance/Accounting Specialist role focuses on advanced accounting and financial reporting, including the preparation and analysis of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial modeling to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
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Responsibilities
Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for customers
Tracks and communicates financial information including gathering analyzing, and interpreting financial data for forecasts, trends, and modeling
Gather and analyze critical information (demographics, condition, costs, lifecycle) from various sources for use in business planning, presentation, and other deliverables
Track, analyze, and communicate financial information related to retail revenues, including gathering and interpreting data for forecasts, trends, and scenario modeling
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and work papers specific to transmission and retail revenue streams
Utilize and develop data mining tools to research, organize and report on financial information
Develop and maintain critical financial analysis models for revenue forecasting, rate case support, and regulatory filings
Test, refine, and implement business planning, long-term financial forecasting, and revenue requirements models, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance (e.g., FERC, state commissions)
Report on company performance relative to history and budgets, with a focus on retail revenue streams
Support transmission billing team for billing transmission usage, refunding transmission deposits and other related accounting activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis
Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of advanced accounting methodologies and procedures
Ability to self-review work product, determine validity and develop processes to ensure ongoing accuracy
Ability to develop, document, implement and enforce processes and procedures
Effective communication and interpersonal skills include the ability to consult and direct internal and external customers regarding complex accounting matters/issues
Ability to function effectively within a team environment and to interface effectively with personnel from other business units
Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations
Preferred
MBA or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
General understanding of FERC Code of Regulations and utility revenue requirements
Experience with rate case support, regulatory filings, and utility revenue accounting systems
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stefan Bird
President & CEO
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