Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Are you looking to take your public accounting experience into a technical accounting role with a well-established energy company? We're looking for a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting with a strong technical accounting background and experience working through complex accounting issues. This is a level 4 role, one level below management, and will serve as a key partner to the Technical Accounting Manager and teams across the organization.

This is a great opportunity for someone coming from Big-4 or a large regional public accounting firm who has developed a strong foundation in technical accounting and wants exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and operational issues.

Location: Onsite in Portland (some flexibility in scheduling); parking or TriMet pass provided

Schedule: Typical 40-45 hour work weeks, some uptick to 45-50 during quarter close

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000 + up to 15% annual bonus

Benefits:

• 10% total company retirement contribution (4% fixed + 100% match on first 6%)
• 144 hours PTO to start + 12 holidays
• Generous M/D/V package with multiple medical, dental, and vision options
• HSA available
• Additional indemnity, illness, hospital insurance and pet insurance options

Your Job Focus:

• Technical accounting research and analysis under U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Review contracts and regulatory matters to determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Prepare accounting conclusions, documentation, and technical accounting memos
• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K filings
• Assist with financial statement disclosures and analysis
• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and update accounting policies as needed
• Support quarterly internal controls and variance analysis
• Work cross-functionally with finance, accounting, legal, regulatory, operational, and other internal teams
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex, sensitive, or time-sensitive issues
• Support external audit requests and other ad hoc reporting needs

You:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• Strong technical accounting experience across a range of areas
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with technical accounting research, contract reviews, and accounting conclusions
• CPA preferred
• Utility or regulatory accounting experience is a plus

If you're looking for a role where you can take your technical accounting experience into a broad, highly visible position while working with a strong team and a well-established company, this could be a great fit. Apply today!