PacifiCorp
Sr Finance/Accounting Analyst
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.
General Purpose
The senior finance and accounting analyst prepares financial and business-related analyses and other work product supporting the following areas of focus: O&M expense, capital expense, business planning, workforce, regulatory filings and discovery, general accounting and month-end close activities, and general finance and business support to internal client organizations. Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret actual results, prepare short-term forecasts, and report to management concerning the following: O&M expense incurred at PacifiCorp administrative departments; capital project expense; and workforce levels.
- Develop long-term department-level O&M expense and workforce projections in support of the business planning process. Support consolidation and reporting efforts associated with the long-term business planning process.
- Provide financial, analytical and general business support to internal client organizations.
- Support general accounting and month-end close activities through the preparation and processing of journal entries and accruals, preparation of interdepartmental cost allocations, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts.
- Provide information to support the development of regulatory filings submitted to state and federal regulatory oversight agencies.
- Work with department managers to develop financial targets and assist client organizations in delivering against established targets.
- Develop and maintain efficient, reliable and accurate business reporting tools.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of five 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.
Preferences
- Advanced degree and/or CPA designation.
- Working knowledge of FERC reporting standards and requirements.
- Experience with SAP and/or Oracle in an accounting or financial reporting role.
- General understanding of utility economics and utility commission rules and regulations.