Senior Accountant

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's Office of Controller team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Accountant position!

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

Job Description

Performs complex accounting and analysis functions, under general direction. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.  

 

Maintains and monitors SOX procedures and controls to ensure strong internal controls environment. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to provide quality service and support, while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

 

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 complex accounting, analysis and/or billing functions.
• Prepares, evaluates, and maintains data computed using complex financial analysis.
• Evaluates and implements changes related to regulatory and GAAP compliance.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles accounts.
• Participates in the maintenance of the general ledger and/or other automated systems and databases.
• Prepares and reviews internal, external, and regulatory financial reports.
• Utilizes strong communication skills to respond to requests received from management and other departments. 
• Leads or participates on special projects/research within the department.
• Complies with internal controls and actively updates and tests SOX 404 procedures.
• May act as a subject matter expert.
• Reviews the work of other accountants.
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced staff and cross-trains with other staff members.
• Company & Industry Acumen - Consistently applies industry knowledge when developing analysis; understands the key stakeholders are and circulates findings accordingly; leverages knowledge to drive cross-functional solutions.
• Collaboration - Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to achieve business objectives and leads projects to completion with the appropriate amount of urgency.
• Customer Focus - Articulates customer needs and works collaboratively to exceed expectations and improve the customer experience.
• 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 and actively shares knowledge with others.
• Strategic – Uses strategic thinking and critical reasoning to create solutions and drive value within business and team to meet strategic objectives.
• Influence – Uses analysis to provide cross-functional feedback that supports and drives business decisions.
• Leadership - Leads by example, provides guidance and may assist with training of junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership, mentorship, and coaching skills 
• Experience with SAP 
• Sytems implementations experience.
• Certified Public 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