Sr. Accounting Coordinator / Accounting Coordinator (Portland, OR) - 110977

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. 
 

General Purpose

Processes invoices and posts transactions. Identifies accounts affected and reviews printouts against manually maintained journals. Detects and corrects erroneous postings; prepares documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data. Reviews lists of rejected transactions, determines reasons for rejections and prepares correcting materials.  Follows Company and organizational policies and procedures in posting and reconciling journal entries.  Provides research and support as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Accounting Coordinator, include the following:

• Process invoices and post transactions in compliance with company and regulatory policies. 
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and reports.
• Prepare documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data.
• Review list of rejected transactions, determine reasons for rejection, and prepare correcting materials. 
• Balance and adjust entries.
• Provide research and support for call centers with customer payment inquiries.
• Handle confidential data professionally. 

In addition, the responsibilities of the Sr Accounting Coordinator include: 

• Ensure invoice entry processes are in compliance with company and regulatory policies. 
• Identify accounts affected and review printouts against manually maintained journals. 
• Detect and correct erroneous postings. 
• Inspect work of lower-level employees.  
• Train and orient newer employees in the work group.  
• Handle complex issues and conduct research.  

Requirements

Requirements for Accounting Coordinator include the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• A minimum of one year experience in accounting, or other relevant business experience (e.g., banking, customer service). 
• General knowledge of accounting systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Company accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including databases, accounting systems, and spreadsheet applications. 
• Ability to pay attention to detail and determine variances and resolution.  
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all levels of the organization; ability to work as a member of a team. 

In addition, the requirements of the Sr Accounting Coordinator include: 

• A minimum of three years of experience in accounting, or other relevant business experience (e.g., banking, customer service).
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Company accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all levels of an organization; ability to work as a member of a team. 

Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Prior experience in a decision-making capacity with workflow, scheduling, and accounts receivable.
• Understanding of item processing and banking. 
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and IT operating processes.

Additional Information

Req Id: 110977 
Company Code: PacifiCorp   
Primary Location: PORTLAND     
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule: FT  
Personnel Subarea:Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $44,800 - 60,400.00  
 

 
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.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.