Accounting Analyst 3
Job Description: Title: Accounting Analyst 3Duration: 3 MonthsLocation: Portland, OR – HybridJob Description
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Oversee the Company’s accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with emerging US GAAP and relevance with evolving business activities.
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Act as a consultation resource for technical accounting issues and complex business transactions throughout the Company, including the review of various business contracts for accounting implications.
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Research and document technical accounting issues, providing recommendations to management for resolution.
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Partner with the Financial Reporting Analysts to ensure the Company’s external disclosures are complete and in accordance with US GAAP.
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Monitor emerging FASB and SEC accounting guidance for new or proposed changes to existing guidance that may impact the Company.
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Prepare materials for the Company’s Disclosure, Finance, and Audit Committees.
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Evaluate, prepare documentation for, and lead the accounting and disclosure of the Company’s stock-based compensation transactions and pension accounting in accordance with ASC 718 and ASC 715, respectively, and other relevant accounting guidance.
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Support the Company’s debt and equity financings.
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Assist with the preparation and review of the Proxy Statement (Feb-April.
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Participate as a technical resource in the external audit process.
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Complete internal control procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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Demonstrates appropriate leadership and decision-making behaviors.
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Maintain technical accounting knowledge and personal skill development.
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Lead, contribute to, or participate in ad hoc projects as required.
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Support the Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.
Requirements REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA certificate are required.
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Minimum five years of applied accounting experience. Public accounting experience is preferred.
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Experience in a utility operation and knowledge of standard utility accounting and public utility reporting and filing requirements are highly desired.
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Strong knowledge and experience in applying US GAAP and consolidation principles are required.
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Knowledge of SEC reporting disclosures and requirements is desired.
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Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is preferred.
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Strong analytical skills are required, including the ability to critically think and apply technical accounting knowledge to business requirements, including understanding the impacts of decisions made.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
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Requires strong attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind.
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Ability to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
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Requires outstanding ethical standards and values consistent with those of the Company.
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Proven ability to work cross-functionally across an organization and in a team environment.
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