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Sr Finance/Accounting Specialist

Competitive Edge Recruiting
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

What you do

  • Prepare monthly construction work-in-progress, plant additions and other reports for distribution and use by multiple internal groups, including project managers across business units and the corporate accounting, tax and regulation departments.
  • Perform monthly asset accounting reporting tasks for internal purposes to facilitate analysis in support of internal controls under the Sarbanes Oxley Act
  • Perform critical analysis of capital additions, retirements and transfers data and less routine asset accounting activities / transactions to identify and resolve potential issues and errors, analyze and reconcile other data to identify and resolve discrepancies and research and address other issues on ad hoc basis.
  • Prepare fixed asset related disclosures on a GAAP basis for quarterly and annual filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, requiring in-depth analysis and customization of data extracted from the company’s ERP system.
  • Prepare multiple fixed asset pages on a FERC basis for the annual Form No. 1 filed with the FERC and similar pages for the annual state reports filed with the state public utility commissions, requiring in-depth analysis and customization of data extracted from the company’s ERP system.
  • Perform periodic asset accounting reporting tasks for internal purposes to support the company’s mortgage, property tax and insurable values processes.
  • Prepare information required by external auditors in conjunction with annual financial statement audits on a GAAP basis.
  • Perform specialized depreciation tasks on a limited basis.
  • Responsible for compiling responses to data requests for asset accounting to support the development of regulatory filings submitted to state and federal regulatory oversight agencies and in consideration of similar information that has been provided in the past.
  • Perform fixed assets / general accounting and month-end close activities through the preparation and processing of journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
  • Consult with operational and management personnel on issues that may be critical, complex, sensitive, or urgent in nature, identifying and implementing solutions.

What you will need to have :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of seven years’ experience in accounting or a related field
  • Advanced knowledge of GAAP
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish consult and give direction to internal and external customers regarding highly complex accounting matters / issues.
  • Ability to work with personnel at all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds and from other business units, and as a member of a team.
  • Workload management and leadership skills, including the ability to gather information from multiple sources and complete tasks and projects timely.
  • Advanced use of spreadsheet applications when conducting analysis
  • Experience performing non-routine research and analysis to identify issues and present solutions
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an advanced degree
  • General understanding of FERC Uniform System of Accounts
  • Proficient understanding of company accounting policies, procedure, practices, company accounting systems and the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation
  • Experience in fixed asset accounting and depreciation theory and practices for regulated utilities
  • Proficiency with SAP
  • Supervisory experience
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.

    Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.

    CER is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. CER is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    Company Description

    Effective Approach to Recruitment

    Competitive Edge Recruiting is a Women-Owned & Emerging Small Business #6688.

    We created Competitive Edge Recruiting because we believe in a different way of recruiting. We are a boutique firm that performs like a nationwide firm, it reflects in how we impact the people and businesses we work with. We LISTEN to our clients as to what they really need.

    We are highly effective in our approach, which makes us stand out from most executive search firms. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with companies that value strong ethics, integrity, and a firm that listens. This provides solid opportunities for the talented individuals you are seeking and a seamless experience. We realize the importance of cost savings and time management, which we offer both in our recruitment process.

    Company Description

    Effective Approach to Recruitment Competitive Edge Recruiting is a Women-Owned & Emerging Small Business #6688. We created Competitive Edge Recruiting because we believe in a different way of recruiting. We are a boutique firm that performs like a nationwide firm, it reflects in how we impact the people and businesses we work with. We LISTEN to our clients as to what they really need. We are highly effective in our approach, which makes us stand out from most executive search firms. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with companies that value strong ethics, integrity, and a firm that listens. This provides solid opportunities for the talented individuals you are seeking and a seamless experience. We realize the importance of cost savings and time management, which we offer both in our recruitment process.

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