Accounting Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform complex accounting clerical duties in support of a wide variety of functions, such as Payroll, Travel, Relocations, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting, according to general procedures. Duties and tasks are frequently non-routine. Work under minimal supervision, resolving most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels. Apply some advanced skills to the position within assigned functional area. Review processes, procedures, and techniques, and offer suggestions and improvements to meet the more complex requirements of the position.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities may include all or some the following:

• Payroll Processing
• Process Time and Labor
• Special Processing (Garnishment, Disability, Taxes, etc.)
• Travel Expense Reports
• Records Management & Filing
• Payroll Taxes
• General Ledger Reconciliations
• Support cash management activities: Wire/ACH transfers, bank account management
• Support investment management activities: Coordinate the input and settlement of investment transactions
• Support debt management activities: Coordinate the input and settlement of debt repayment and debt issuance transactions.
• Support Accounts Payable Contract Management
• Perform periodic reconcilement of general ledger accounts and bank accounts.
• Complete various internal and external financial reports, including but not limited to allocations, tax returns, bond amortization schedules, cash flow statements, financial statements, and annual audit schedules.
• Prepare invoices, mail and follow-up on Accounts Receivables.
• Enter financial and payment data into computerized systems.
• Develop accounting schedules and graphs on personal computers and maintain system tables and files.
• Process invoices and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Correct system edits from various Workday, Passport, Asset Suite, and client server financial systems.
• Maintain accounting files and records.
• Distribute reports and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review Financial System Data for completeness and accuracy.
• Update and analyze financial information, verify such information, and publish a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
• Record receipts and disbursements; prepare journal entries; and reconcile and prepare supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain desk procedures.
• Experienced user of real time on-line financial computerized systems.
• Perform verification/validation testing for all financial software systems.
• Participate in cross-training program to adequately provide backup for all positions within this job description.
• Perform general office duties and other accounting clerical tasks as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or GED is required, with some college course work from an accredited college or university. One to three years demonstrated equivalent level of accounting knowledge in an accounting clerical position (i.e., Payroll, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and General Accounting), depending on education. A four-year College degree in a Business related program (i.e. Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, etc.) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for any experience requirements noted above.

This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:

$28.33

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

BENEFITS

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.