*There is 1 position available however we can hire the successful candidate as either a Accountant or a Senior Accountant*
Job Function Summary
Performs general accounting activities with primary focus on procurement, payables, inventory and monthly accruals. Additional responsibilities include Oracle Cost Accounting and Receipt Accounting processes and controls, SEC and FERC reporting, ensuring the integrity of internal controls and accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, company policies and regulatory accounting. Completes accounting research and provides support for forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
Key Job Information
Accountant
- Requires expanded professional-level knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents continue to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills
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Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers
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Solves a range of more complex problem
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Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols
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Operates independently and receives only a moderate level of guidance and direction
Senior Accountant
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Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
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Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
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Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
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Works independently, receives minimal guidance
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Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Key Responsibilities
Accountant
Accounting Analysis Provides accounting and general business analytical expertise in assigned functional areas (e.g., revenues, employee benefits, fixed assets, power costs, etc.); prepares and/or reviews journal entries and reconciliations
Accounting Research Researches standard issues related to specific issues or transactions; applies research tools for reporting frameworks (i.e., FASB ASC Codification, COSO, etc.)
Financial Reporting Prepares a wide range of disclosures, tables or other items for filings; researches data discrepancies and suggests solutions
Compliance Performs control activities to ensure compliance with internal control policies
Internal Consulting Consults on proper accounting treatment of activities, applying thorough understanding of processes in relevant functional areas; actively monitors and responds to internal data requests
Budget Support Develops budget forecasts and analyses for less routine projects or areas; researches anomalies across various reports/systems and suggests solutions
Financial Systems Gains proficiency with accounting organization-specific applications and teaches others how to perform routine tasks
Senior Accountant
Accounting Analysis Independently provides a full range of accounting and general business analytical support, including the application of complex accounting concepts; reviews work of other team members and suggests new or enhanced analyses and processes for the team
Accounting Research Researches, documents and communicates complex issues and analyzes the downstream and upstream impacts of transactional decisions to develop recommendations; communicates to internal and external parties regarding accounting interpretations
Financial Reporting Provides independent support, as needed, for all aspects of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, leading the team to resolve complex issues and finalize exhibits; updates processes to respond to changing requirements
Compliance Performs control activities to ensure compliance with internal control policies; reviews and evaluates the compliance process to determine if the organization is being responsive to the needs of PGE
Internal Consulting Advises leadership on a broad range of accounting decisions and methodologies; responsible for working with cross-functional teams to respond to routine and complex management requests
Budget Support Develops complex budget forecasts and assists in researching/resolving escalated issues; reviews budget entries prepared by others; advises management on key decisions; maintains budgets and responds to management questions/requests
Financial Systems Gains proficiency with accounting organization-specific applications and understands how to perform complex calculations/tasks; works with IT and/or vendors to test updates, patches, issues, implementations
Education/Experience/Certifications
Accountant
Education Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business-related field or equivalent experience
Experience Typically two or more years in related field Certifications/Training. CPA is preferred
Senior Accountant
Education Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business-related field or equivalent experience
Experience Typically five or more years in related field Certifications/Training. CPA is preferred
Accountant
Functional Competencies
Working knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and regulatory accounting theory and practices
Basic knowledge of other accounting disciplines, such as tax
Working knowledge of internal controls, including the requirements of SOX
Working knowledge of accounting and finance business processes and policies
Working knowledge of related financial systems
Working knowledge of relevant utility industry operations and financial regulations
General Competencies
Working business acumen skills
Working problem-solving skills
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Intermediate interpersonal skills
Working organization and prioritization skills
Working consulting skills
Working knowledge of business process interrelationships
Working analytical thinking skills
Portland General Electric Company
121 SW Salmon St
Portland
Oregon United States
www.portlandgeneral.com
