What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant/Senior Accountant - Procurement and Costing position at Portland General Electric?
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
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
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
Senior Accountant
Functional Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, including GAAP and regulatory accounting theory and practices
Working knowledge of other accounting disciplines, such as tax
Intermediate knowledge of internal controls, including the requirements of SOX
Intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance business processes and policies
Intermediate knowledge of related financial systems
Intermediate knowledge of relevant utility industry operations and financial regulations
General Competencies
Intermediate business-acumen
Intermediate problem-solving skills
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Intermediate interpersonal skills Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate consulting skills Intermediate knowledge of business process interrelationships Intermediate analytical thinking skills
Accountant & Senior Accountant Roles
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance policy and standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Physical Capabilities
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Environment
Office - hybrid - 3 days in office
#hybrid
Compensation Range:
$74,325.00 - $148,625.00
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards 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. To find out more, click here.
- There is 1 position available however we can hire the successful candidate as either a Accountant or a Senior Accountant*
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
- Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers
- Solves a range of more complex problem
- Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols
- Operates independently and receives only a moderate level of guidance and direction
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
- Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
- Works independently, receives minimal guidance
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
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
Senior Accountant
Functional Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, including GAAP and regulatory accounting theory and practices
Working knowledge of other accounting disciplines, such as tax
Intermediate knowledge of internal controls, including the requirements of SOX
Intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance business processes and policies
Intermediate knowledge of related financial systems
Intermediate knowledge of relevant utility industry operations and financial regulations
General Competencies
Intermediate business-acumen
Intermediate problem-solving skills
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Intermediate interpersonal skills Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate consulting skills Intermediate knowledge of business process interrelationships Intermediate analytical thinking skills
Accountant & Senior Accountant Roles
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance policy and standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Physical Capabilities
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Environment
Office - hybrid - 3 days in office
#hybrid
Compensation Range:
$74,325.00 - $148,625.00
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards 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. To find out more, click here.
Salary : $74,325 - $148,625