Financial Accounting Specialist Job at PacifiCorp, Portland, OR

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  • PacifiCorp
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Financial Accounting Specialist
location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

Step into a role where your analytical skills fuel smarter business outcomes. From building financial models to evaluating forecasts and budgets, you’ll research data, explore alternatives, and deliver insights that help leaders make sound, strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Support the annual business planning process by coordinating with business partners, validating inputs, and consolidating submissions for leadership review.
  • Build and maintain driver-based financial models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support forecasts and the business plan.
  • Prepare and submit monthly forecasts, including assumption documentation, driver updates, and variance explanations versus prior forecast, plan, and actuals.
  • Develop forecast and plan reporting that highlights key drivers, risks, and opportunities; communicate results and recommended actions to stakeholders.
  • Maintain forecast and plan support files (assumptions, drivers, reconciliations, and data sources) to ensure transparency and auditability.
  • Improve FP&A forecasting and planning processes (calendar, templates, and data validation) to increase consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Perform ad hoc scenario and sensitivity analysis to support leadership decisions; summarize impacts and recommendations in clear, concise deliverables.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in accounting, finance or a related field.
  • Ability to analyze complex transactions, their accounting treatment and financial statement implications.
  • A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills include the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
  • Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data.

Preferences

  • Advanced degree and/or CPA designation.
  • General understanding of utility economics and accounting Experience in accounting information systems.
  • Experience in SAP Financial Systems modules.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114567
Company Code: #PM25
Primary Location: PORTLAND, OR
Department: Performance Reporting
Schedule: Full Time, 100% onsite
Hiring Range: $88,800 - $122,100

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

BENEFITS:

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle


Our Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
  • Life insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance:

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
  • Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

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Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.


Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Career Segment: Accounting, CPA, Financial, SAP, ERP, Finance, Technology

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area

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