Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

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. Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Working in PGE’s Accounting department is more than numbers and balance sheets. Joining this collaborative team is an opportunity to develop your skills and work on complex projects with people from different areas of expertise. Do you continuously look for ways to optimize work processes? Are you someone that is action oriented and skilled in the art of communication? If so, we are looking for you, and there is room to grow where the future is electric. Join an energy leader today! Key Responsibilities SEC Financial Reporting - Lead in the preparation and review of the SEC Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs, Form 8-Ks and ensure reports are filed timely and in compliance with GAAP, SEC rules and regulations and SOX. Other Reporting Activities - Reviewing Earnings Releases, Proxy Statements, Annual Report to Shareholders and other SEC filings. Lead in the preparation, review and timely filing of the annual FERC Form 1, quarterly FERC Form 3-Q and OPUC Supplemental reports and ensuring compliance with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts, Accounting Releases, and OPUC rules. Assist in developing PGE’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) reporting program. Accounting Research – Perform technical accounting research of new and proposed accounting standards, SEC reporting matters, and other complex accounting transactions. Document and communicate complex issues with special focus on analyzing the downstream and upstream impacts of transactional decisions to develop recommendations 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 Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) 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 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 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 current 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 - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less) Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) Environment- Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply): Hybrid: Office/Working from home #LI-CU1 Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. 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. Join us today and power your potential! Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. 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. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. 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