Sr. Finance/ Accounting Specialist - External Reporting & Technical Accounting, Portland, OR #114451

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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, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

Provides professional technical accounting and financial reporting services utilizing U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rules and regulations and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Uniform System of Accounts. Activities include interpretation and application of these principles, rules and regulations along with company accounting and finance policies, as well as various external financial reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical accounting research under GAAP, FERC and SEC accounting and disclosure requirements, including gathering, analyzing and interpreting information to recommend proper accounting treatment to finance and operational personnel and documenting conclusions in formal memorandums or other written or verbal communications that may be shared with PacifiCorp's executives, parent company and external auditors
• Perform technical accounting duties, including reviews of significant contracts and regulatory orders for accounting and disclosure implications, assessment of new accounting pronouncements and other internal controls related to technical accounting
• Assist with preparation of SEC Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings to gather information by working with individuals across the company, including from operational, finance and accounting, treasury, legal and regulatory teams
• Assist with preparation of SEC Form 10-K and 10-Q filings to compile disclosures, perform analysis and interpret financial information and data provided by other departments while ensuring completeness and accuracy of disclosures 
• Assist with preparation of other external reports, which may include the quarterly and annual FERC Forms 3Q and Forms 1, environmental, social and governance reports, state regulatory reports and employee benefit plan reports
• Assist with quarterly internal controls over financial reporting tasks
• Assist with quarterly variance analyses of actual results for reporting to parent company and in support of related deliverables for SEC filings and internal controls
• Perform other ad hoc reporting and tasks, which may include providing information to external auditors, gathering information and drafting responses for due diligence requests for long-term debt offerings, drafting responses to data requests from state regulatory commissions and the FERC and preparing schedules to support financial, planning and analysis deliverables 
• Potentially assist with information security management system controls compliance 
• Consult with operational and management personnel on issues that may be critical, complex, sensitive, or urgent in nature, identifying and implementing solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong experience with the review and development of controls and oversight procedures, FERC and regulatory processes
• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis
• Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of advanced accounting methodologies and procedures
• Proficient with the use of software applications, including Excel, to gather, analyze, and summarize data
• Proven ability to review policies and procedures and determine validity and develop process to ensure ongoing compliance
• Ability to develop, document, implement and enforce processes and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and give direction to internal and external customers regarding highly complex accounting matters/issues
• Ability to function effectively within a team environment and to interface effectively with personnel from other business units
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations

Preferences

• Public accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant
• General understanding of FERC Uniform System of Accounts and ratemaking principles
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of company accounting policies, procedures, practices, and system
• Supervisory experience

Additional Information

Req Id: 114451 
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary Location: Portland  100% ONSITE   
Department: CFO 
Schedule: Full - Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $102,000 - $140,250  

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary. 

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.

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.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.