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Idaho Power

Accountant or Senior Accountant

Idaho Power, Idaho City, Idaho, United States, 83631

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Application Deadline:

01/05/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$80,204.80 - $116,334.40

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Accountant or Senior Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does an Accountant or Senior Accountant do for us? Position ensures the accuracy of the financial statements of IDACORP and its subsidiaries, by performing the following functions:

Prepares timely, high-quality workpapers that support the preparation and/or review of journal entries

Verifies accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of accounting entries, through the preparation and/or review of journal entries and account reconciliations

Analyzes, interprets, and applies a wide variety of accounting standards as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly, or annual financial reports for internal and external reporting (FERC, Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Oregon Public Utilities Commission, etc.)

Maintains and ensures compliance with all pertinent Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and requirements, along with other company and regulatory requirements; acts as a control owner where applicable

Works closely with all business units to support any accounting needs and advise on accounting issues

A competitive candidate will have Knowledge of:

Financial accounting principles and theory in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

Personal computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook for use in developing models for analysis and presentations

Accounting software

Business logic

Preferred:

Experience with Peoplesoft

Ability to write and review query parameters to obtain financial data within subledger accounting systems

Use of other specialized software

Skills in:

Effective oral and written communication with all levels of audiences

Coordinating with other departments, companies, and agencies to create an effective communication network and working relationships

Ability to:

Prepare work product accurately, legibly, and in accordance with the deadlines set forth

Answer accounting questions and research entries made thru various sub-ledger accounting systems

Prepare reports using a variety of report writing tools

Prioritize and manage time and deal effectively with pressure and deadlines

Be detail oriented

Function efficiently in an automated environment

Evaluate and improve work processes

Work both independently and within a team setting

Develop working relationships with other company teams

Accept and provide constructive feedback

Safeguard the use of sensitive and confidential information

Preferred:

Apply basic business logic to various special studies

Oversee several complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy

Present proposals and projects as requested

Interpret and apply GAAP and FERC accounting regulations within regulatory proposals in order to meet both accounting rules and regulations and meet the needs of the company and those who regulate it

Minimum requirements Accountant Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience:

2 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment or in public accounting

Preferred:

Utility accounting experience

Public accounting experience

Working with FERC requirements

Senior Accountant Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience:

5 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment or in public accounting

OR

A combination of 4 years of experience with an advanced degree, CPA license, or CMA certification

Preferred:

Utility accounting experience

Public accounting experience

Working with FERC requirements

Physical requirements This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

Competencies: Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

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Need Assistance Completing Your Application? Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:

Phone : 208-388-2965 or

Email : jobs@idahopower.com

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr