Accounting Analyst 2 - General Accounting

Accounting Analyst 2 - General Accounting 

Non-Union Position
General Accounting Staff; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)  

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents. 
Regular FT 
Posting # 4877  

 

About Us:

 

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.  

 

In addition to environmental stewardship, We’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
 

The Role:

 

This position is a member of the General Accounting Team. This position will work closely with other accounting team members, various business departments, and upper management. This position relies upon strong analytical thinking and clear communication skills.

Day to Day:

 

• Key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes, including preparing both journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Responsible for accounting for amortizations and various allocations and reclasses.
• Responsible for recording A/R and billing intercompany affiliates and other miscellaneous A/R in SAP
• Responsible for compiling A/R Aging and Uncollectible Bad Debts Roll forward reports
• Performs accounting for and reporting of activities related to fleet 
• Responsible for accounting and reporting for Public Purpose Funds, returned ACHs, cancelled check activity, escheatment and reconciling bank statements.
• Executes the accounting settlement and system balancing process throughout the month-end close process
• Secondary Administrator of SAP Concur for travel and expense management including monthly accrual and reconciliation.
• Secondary Administrator of SAP Master Data 
• Maintains, and develops as necessary, a standardized set of accounting work papers to provide appropriate support and business process documentation for month end close procedures.
• Completes assigned internal control procedures to ensure timely compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Maintains general ledger and bank reconciliations and provides account analysis 
• Performs accounting research and assists with setting accounting policies.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports including the FERC Form 2 and other regulatory filings.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual tax reports including Weight-Mile Tax Reporting, International Fuels Tax Agreement (IFTA) reporting, Washington Excise Tax Reporting
• Assists in identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and automation of accounting functions and implementing these initiatives.
• Provides back up to other accounting staff team members as needed.
• Essential in contributing to the achievement of corporate/department and team goals. 
• Demonstrates appropriate initiative and decision-making behaviors; maintains technical job knowledge and personal skill development.
• Provides support for both internal and external auditors
• Supports Company and team goals by assisting internal customers, analyzing financial data, preparing ad hoc reports, and other projects as required.
• Supports the Company’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices.

Come on your first day with:

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting; CPA certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of applied accounting experience. 
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with large ERP system (SAP) is desirable.
• Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture.
• Demonstrated background in applying analytical thinking and accounting research skills with dynamic problem solving.
• Strong writing skills, including task documentation and report writing.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills.
• PC Skills primarily for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Strong Excel spreadsheet skills including navigating through large amounts of data, advanced formulas, and pivot tables required.
• Ability to facilitate and coordi