Sr. General Accountant, Brider Coal Company, Point of Rocks, WY

Responsibilities

• Compile data, analyze, review and interpret financial results; including balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data in preparation and/or review of PacifiCorp’s annual and quarterly reports filed with the FERC, including compilation of the FERC financial statements and review of consolidating entries for the FERC.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data in preparation of PacifiCorp’s annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC and the company’s state regulatory commissions.
• Research & interpret accounting and taxation rules including policies issued by governmental and regulatory bodies.
• Perform analytical and reporting tasks: gather information from other departments, interface with various levels of management and prepare and/or review of supporting work papers in a manner conducive to achieving compliance with our internal controls and procedures.
• Test and review accounting transactions for accuracy of entry and classification.
• Perform ad hoc reporting, including drafting of responses to data requests from state regulatory commissions, external auditors, other regulatory bodies and other internal requests.
• Notify business units and management of potential problems identified, which may be critical, complex, sensitive or urgent in nature, and work through resolutions as appropriate.
• Consult, resolve and/or recommend alternatives to internal/external customer issues which may be critical, complex, sensitive, or urgent in nature.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years relevant work experience that has contributed to the development of skills in accounting, including the ability to gather and analyze complex financial data and provide written explanations based upon analysis.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet applications, when conducting analysis and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.

Qualifications

• Preferences: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an advanced degree.
• SAP financial modules competence.
• General understanding of utility regulation and the FERC Code of Regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, company accounting policies, procedures and practices and company accounting systems; an understanding of the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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 - $106,105

Schedule

FULL TIME