Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant, Financial ReportingAt 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.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!As Senior Accountant in our Financial Reporting group, you will play a critical role as a subject matter expert in supporting PGE's SEC and FERC financial statement preparation process. You'll be responsible for ensuring that reports are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC). In this role you'll act as a key Company resource for professional expertise in technical accounting and reporting matters, analyze new and proposed accounting standards and reporting requirements, and provide recommendations on accounting and reporting issues for decision-making. In addition, you will be expected to provide support in the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) 302/404 compliance program.Our ideal candidate is someone that is a proactive problem-solver, has a collaborative mindset, has the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts, is ready to jump into their self-development path, and has strong accounting, financial reporting, and research skills.This position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or another business-related field and five or more years of experience in accounting, finance or other business-related field or equivalent experience. CPA certification is preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesSEC 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 recommendationsFinancial 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, implementationsCompetencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, including GAAP and regulatory accounting theory and practicesWorking knowledge of other accounting disciplines, such as tax Intermediate knowledge of internal controls, including the requirements of SOXIntermediate knowledge of accounting and finance business processes and policiesIntermediate knowledge of related financial systemsIntermediate knowledge of relevant utility industry operations and financial regulationsIntermediate business-acumen Intermediate problem-solving skillsIntermediate written and oral communication skills Intermediate interpersonal skillsIntermediate organization and prioritization skills Intermediate consulting skillsIntermediate knowledge of business process interrelationshipsIntermediate analytical thinking skillsAbility to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memoryAbility to process current information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/AttendanceAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance policy and standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendancePhysical CapabilitiesDriving/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 homeActual 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. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled. Portland General Electric