Accounting Analyst

Perform senior role in financial guidance and analytical support within the Finance Department. Provide stewardship of financial activity as it relates to monthly and yearly accounting requirements. Provide guidance to organizations on accounting, treasury, fuel, and financial requirements as needed to support EBS, Corporate, and the Standard Nuclear Performance Model for Columbia Generating Station (CGS). Develop administer and maintain processes and analysis of complex financial issues, including fuel transactions, taxes, debt issuances/refinancing, and other special projects; cash and cost budgeting/monitoring for employee benefits, debt service, depreciation, overhead allocations, etc.; maintenance of Energy Northwest project ledgers; and preparation of a variety of monthly and annual financial reports, surveys, financial statements, and tax certifications. Familiarity with annual financial close processes and financial/compliance audit processes. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide specialized technical accounting/financial/treasury support for the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of financial systems and the databases, which support company-wide functions (budget, cost accounting, inventory, asset management, travel, payroll, etc.). Provide guidance to staff on monthly and annual processes; capture information accurately to support required reporting for all company business units. Apply knowledge of accounting principles and procedures to assure compliance with federal, state and local laws. Review and apply Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements as they pertain to Energy Northwest. Prepare Energy Northwest monthly reports, monthly and annual financial statements, special financial reports, tax certifications, surveys, etc., in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and all state and federal laws. Perform analysis that explains accounting trends and variances from budgets. Relate accounting knowledge to report design and discussion of required disclosures in the annual financial process and related audit processes. Perform in lead capacity for Finance, review and certification of Fuel and Treasury activities for compliance with applicable standards and laws; perform reviews of budgeted cost figures and comparisons with Treasury activity for reporting to BPA on cash requirements. Provide research and analysis for special financial issues including refunds, tax issues, nuclear fuel transactions, workers' compensation, etc., inventory and property management, and assist in the development of financial strategies. Provide support for audit communication. Maintain ledgers for all Energy Northwest facilities in accordance with FERC and generally accepted accounting procedures, including review of all organization entries submitted for approval. Approve and review final verifications of system information used for cost reporting to internal and external customers. Lead role in system maintenance of setup issues and changes to account structure in both ERP systems affecting Finance (PeopleSoft and Passport). Determine requirements and efficiencies and translate this information into detailed specifications for Information Services. Assist in the preparation of financial policies and procedures for the Finance manual. Perform final reviews of internal desk top procedures and account descriptions. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Accounting Analyst IV Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university. Related field must have emphasis in Accounting. Seven or more years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or finance is required. Progressively responsible experience with monthly and financial closing processes and related compliance and financial audit processes showing advanced conceptual knowledge. Accounting Analyst III Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university. Related field must have emphasis in Accounting. Six or more years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or finance is required. Progressively responsible experience with monthly and financial closing processes and related compliance and financial audit processes. Accounting Analyst II Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university. Related field must have emphasis in Accounting. Three or more years’ experience in accounting, auditing, and/or finance is required. Progressively responsible experience with monthly and financial closing processes and related compliance and financial audit processes. PAY RANGE Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. BENEFITS Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals. #J-18808-Ljbffr