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Accountant II - General Accounting

Puget Sound Energy, Inc

Bellevue, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Automation, Billing, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Energy Efficiency, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Industry Standards, Journal Entries, Leadership, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Operations Processes, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, SAP, SOX 404, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE'sOffice of Controllerteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenAccountant II - General Accountingposition!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description

The General Accounting function is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the company's financial records. This role supports monthend close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. It requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments. The accountant will also ensure SOX procedures and controls are being complied with and working according to documentation. Ensuring customer satisfaction and continual improvement of processes are expected.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities


Performs moderately complex accounting, analysis and/or billing functions.
Prepares moderately complex journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Analyze variances and provide explanations for unusual or unexpected results.
Support process improvements and automation initiatives.
Evaluates and implements changes related to regulatory and GAAP compliance.
Participates in the maintenance of the general ledger and/or other automated systems and databases.
Prepares internal, external, and regulatory financial reports.
Responds to requests received from management and other departments.
Participates on special projects/research within the department.
Complies with internal controls and actively update and test SOX 404 procedures.
May act as a subject matter expert.
Company & Industry Acumen - Leverages company knowledge to construct comprehensive analysis; understands where to get the data and who to circulate the findings to; leverages knowledge in a variety of assignments.
Collaboration - Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Independently drives tasks to completion.
Customer Focus - Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services, acting with the end customer in mind.
Innovation & Process Improvement - Takes ownership of responsibilities while identifying and recommending improvements to processes, procedures and systems; that appropriately considers stakeholder feedback. Manages time to create capacity to focus on value added work. Ensures individual knowledge and skills are up to date with current industry standards.
Strategic - Applies strategic thinking and makes recommendations to management for operational improvements.
Influence - Uses analysis to provide departmental feedback that supports and drives business decisions.
Leadership - Leads by example and may provide guidance within scope of responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
2+ years of directly relevant accounting experience
Good understanding of GAAP and technical application
Good ability to effectively analyze and report on financial information
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong PC skills (including Excel, Word, Access)

Desired Qualifications


Experience leading teams or projects
Experience with SAP
Certified Public Accountant or candidate
Certified Management Accountant or candidate
Advanced Degree

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is$80,200.00-$115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

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