Accounting Analyst III - Financial Reporting / Budget Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Analyst III – Financial Reporting / Budget Analyst

Location: Richland, WA

Schedule: 4x10, Monday through Thursday

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Duration: 12-month contract with strong extension potential

Pay: $55/hr. to $69/hr., based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Analyst III to support financial reporting, budgeting, financial systems administration, and analytical accounting functions within a large, highly regulated utility and energy environment.

This role supports complex accounting operations, financial close activities, budgeting, compliance reporting, financial audits, and special financial analysis projects related to areas such as debt service, taxes, fuel transactions, inventory, asset management, and overhead allocations.

This is not a transactional accounting role.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, financial systems, audit support, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial analysis within a large industrial, utility, energy, nuclear, manufacturing, engineering, or similarly regulated environment.

Candidates should be comfortable working with large financial datasets, accounting systems, financial statements, compliance requirements, and operational business units.

Ideal Background

Strong candidates may come from industries such as:

Commercial nuclear

Energy

Utilities

Industrial manufacturing

Aerospace / defense

Engineering

Governmental accounting

Large corporate finance organizations

Capital-intensive operations

Highly regulated environments

The right candidate should understand how financial data flows through large organizations and be comfortable supporting accounting operations, financial analysis, reporting compliance, and audit activities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and reports

Develop financial analysis explaining accounting trends and budget variances

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring activities

Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to leadership

Support special financial analysis projects related to taxes, debt, fuel transactions, workers’ compensation, and other complex accounting areas

Assist with preparation of tax certifications, surveys, and financial disclosures

Financial Systems and Ledger Support

Support development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of financial systems

Assist with administration of accounting systems including general ledger and online journal entry systems

Maintain project and facility ledgers in accordance with FERC and generally accepted accounting procedures

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Support databases and systems tied to budgeting, cost accounting, payroll, inventory, travel, and asset management

Month-End Close and Audit Support

Support monthly and annual financial close activities

Assist with compliance audits and financial audit processes

Validate financial reporting accuracy and completeness

Identify discrepancies, variances, and reporting issues

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Support development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures

Business Partnership and Communication

Interface with internal managers, supervisors, and external agencies

Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance personnel

Translate accounting data into meaningful business insight

Support leadership decision-making through financial analysis and reporting

Present analytical findings and potential solutions to management teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with an emphasis in Accounting plus relevant accounting and finance experience

OR

Associate’s degree plus 10+ years of accounting, auditing, and/or finance experience

OR

High school diploma or equivalent plus 14+ years of accounting, auditing, and/or finance experience

Required Skills

Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting processes

Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities

Experience with compliance audits and financial audit support

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience analyzing trends, variances, and financial performance

Strong Excel and computer system skills

Ability to work independently in a regulated environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with multiple levels of leadership and stakeholders

Ability to identify challenges and escalate issues appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in commercial nuclear, utility, energy, manufacturing, aerospace/defense, or regulated industries

Familiarity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements

Experience with FERC accounting procedures

Experience with financial systems administration and ERP platforms

Experience supporting inventory, asset management, payroll, budgeting, or cost accounting systems

Experience with financial reporting packages and large datasets

Experience working in capital-intensive or highly regulated operations

This Role Is a Strong Fit For Candidates With Titles Such As

Accounting Analyst

Senior Accounting Analyst

Financial Analyst

Budget Analyst

Cost Analyst

Senior Accountant

Project Accountant

Utility Accountant

Operational Finance Analyst

FP&A Analyst

Financial Reporting Analyst

Compliance Accountant

Plant Accountant

This Role Is Likely Not a Fit For Candidates Whose Experience Is Primarily

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll processing only

Billing

Collections

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Clerical accounting

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $55/hr to $69/hr, based on experience

Schedule: 4x10 work schedule

Onsite position in Richland, WA

Potential business travel may be authorized

Benefits may include:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) eligibility after applicable waiting period

Additional Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required

No per diem

No remote work

No on-call requirement

Blue Badge position

Washington Sick Leave (Richland, WA):

• 1 hour of paid sick leave per 40 hours worked
• Typically ~7–9 days per year depending on hours worked 

 Why This Role Is Worth Considering

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and accounting support inside a large, highly regulated environment.

You will support complex accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and business analysis functions that directly impact operational and financial decision-making.

If you have experience in utility accounting, industrial finance, governmental accounting, operational finance, financial reporting, audit support, or regulated corporate accounting environments, this role should be a strong fit.