Margin Clerk jobs in Oregon

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Working in PGE's Accounting department is more than numbers and balance sheets. Joining this collaborative team is an opportunity to develop your skills and work on complex projects with people from different areas of expertise.

Do you continuously look for ways to optimize work processes? Are you someone that is action oriented and skilled in the art of communication? If so, we are looking for you, and there is room to grow where the future is electric. Join an energy leader today!

As Senior Accountant in our Gross Margin group, you will play a critical role in supporting PGE's accounting, reporting and analysis for net variable power costs and revenue. You'll be responsible for accounting transactions and ensuring the integrity of internal controls and accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies and regulatory accounting. In this role you'll perform accounting activities that include preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements that support our SEC and FERC filings. In addition, you will be expected to conduct accounting research and document accounting conclusions as necessary. You'll also be a subject matter expert that provides analysis and consulting support to the business to help understand forecasting and budgeting variances that will assist in decision-making.

Our ideal candidate is someone that is a proactive problem-solver, has a collaborative mindset, can effectively communicate complex concepts and is ready to jump into their self-development path.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or another business-related field and five or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or other business-related field. CPA certification and utilities specific experience are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute close activities including but not limited to preparation of complex journal entries, review of team member's journal entries and preparation of account reconciliations.

• Prepare and review various disclosures for PGE's SEC and FERC filings.

• Perform analysis over PGE's results - working closely with the power operations team, the financial planning and analysis team, the rates and regulatory affairs team and investor relations.

• Present the monthly results to management.

• Prepare and update budgets and forecasts.

• Understand financial systems - quickly gain proficiency with accounting organization-specific applications and understand how to perform complex calculations/tasks; work with IT and/or vendors to test updates, patches, issues, implementations.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Competencies and Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, including GAAP and regulatory accounting

• Intermediate knowledge of internal controls, including the requirements of SOX

• Intermediate knowledge of accounting and finance business processes and policies

• Intermediate knowledge of financial systems

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong organization and prioritization skills

• Strong analytical thinking skills

• Ability to adhere to deadlines

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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