Finance-Accounting Specialist

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

About the role

The finance and accounting specialist will focus on supporting PacifiCorp’s Transmission organization in the preparation of financial and business-related analyses and other work products supporting the following areas of focus: capital expense, business planning, regulatory filings and discovery, general accounting and month-end close activities, and general finance and business support. This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret actual capital project expense and plant in service results against plan and report to management.
• Provide financial, analytical and general business support to Transmission organization.
• Assist in the development of the 10-year capital plan including the uploading of data into the UI corporate model.
• Work with project management staff to report actual, forecast, and budget results.
• Provide information to support the development of regulatory filings submitted to state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Analyze, prepare and interpret quarterly and annual FERC/regulatory reports and monthly Financial & Operating statements.
• Work independently with project managers to develop financial targets and assist client organizations in delivering against established targets.
• Implement and manage internal controls to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• 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.
• A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Program design skills including development of interventions, processes, or new or modified programs to meet customer needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels, and to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Proficient with the use of Excel to gather, analyze, and summarize data.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

• General understanding of FERC Code of Regulations.
• Experience in SAP Financial Systems modules.
• General understanding of utility economics and accounting, as well as utility commission rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Pay

$77,200 - $122,100

Schedule

Monday-Friday (8am-5pm), 100% onsite in Portland, OR