Analyst II/III, Asset Accounting (R17-253)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2017
For over 125 years, Portland General Electric has proudly served Oregon. Our dedication to helping customers is matched by our commitment to providing PGE employees with a diverse array of rewarding career opportunities. Diversity and community are at the heart of what we do for our customers and for each other. We are committed to a team that looks like the Oregon community that we know and love.
PGE team members are creative problem solvers who love to apply themselves to challenges, big and small. We are looking for team members who will grow their skills, their career and their future with us.
Asset Accounting Analyst II/III (R17-253)
In this position, you will provide accounting services, including recording, researching, and analyzing transactions. Provide analytical expertise to assigned operating areas and company management, including research and analysis of standard accounting issues. Support internal controls (SOX 404) and governance policies. Provide analysis, problem investigation and resolution to ensure information is available for decision making. Provide consulting support on accounting treatment of activities.
Support our journey by:
- Provide accounting and general business analytical expertise in assigned functional areas (e.g. Fixed Asset Accounting, Capital Projects, , Generation Plants, etc.) including, review and analysis, research of accounting issues and transaction budgeting.
- Develop working understanding of processes in functional areas in order to make informed decisions about the proper accounting treatment of activities.
- Prepare and/or review journal entries and reconciliations in assigned functional area.
- Perform monthly analysis on results of operations, including actual to budget and actual to forecast comparisons.
- Provide forecast updates for assigned accounts.
- Update and provide ongoing support of internal control guidelines (SOX 404) and accounting policies.
- Support the annual budgeting process for assigned areas
Bring the following skills to our team:
- Typically a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Typically three years or more years of work experience in Accounting or related field.
- Knowledge of accounting including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and basic knowledge of regulatory accounting theory and practice.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, work well under pressure and perform multiple tasks by organizing and prioritizing complex work.
- Strong analytical skills for researching accounting materials and problem solving in complex and ambiguous situations to formulate concise recommendations.
- Effective human relations skills and ability to work with a variety of different people.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Substantial ability to be flexible and a propensity to thrive in an environment of change.
- Experience with major enterprise financial applications (PeopleSoft, PowerPlan and OBIEE desired)
- Basic knowledge of accounting and finance business processes and systems.
- Basic knowledge of process improvement methodology.
The successful candidate will typically a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and three years or more years of work experience in Accounting or related field. This position will be filled at either the Analyst II or III Level based on personal qualifications and years of professional experience (Analyst II ~ 3-5 years, Analyst III ~ 5+ years).
Join us today and power your potential!
PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the deadline: https://PGN.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=R17-253. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 503-464-7250.
PGE believes in rewarding strong performance. We provide a total compensation package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.
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Talent Acquisition Contact:
Ee Xiong
503-464-7250
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