Principal Energy Accountant

Job description
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 Principal Energy Accountant position!

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

Job Description

The Principal Energy Accountant performs complex accounting and analysis functions, with minimal supervision. Participates in daily and monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Ensures SOX procedures and controls are being complied with and working according to documentation. Performs technical accounting research.

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 prepares documentation in form of policy or guidance memos.
• Prepares, evaluates, and maintains data using complex financial analysis models.
• Evaluates and implements changes related to regulatory and GAAP compliance.
• Prepares and reviews complex journal entries.
• Leads in the required maintenance of the general ledger and/or other systems and databases.
• Prepares and reviews complex internal, external, and regulatory financial reports.
• Responds to complex ad hoc requests received from management and other departments.
• Leads or participates on special projects/research within the department and for management.
• Ensures compliance with and appropriate design of internal controls.
• Technical accounting research and evaluation and interpretation of accounting pronouncements and SEC regulations.
• Prepares and/or reviews consolidated financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Reviews the work of other accountants.
• Prepares internal, external, and regulatory financial reports as related to the financial statements.
• Represents the department at company meetings.
• Leads or participates on special projects/research within the department and for management.
• Complies with internal controls and actively update SOX 404 procedures.
• May act as a subject matter expert.
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Company & Industry Acumen - Consistently demonstrates a breadth of industry and company knowledge and viewed by peers and external leaders as a key resource; has the ability to extract key findings from an analysis and relay that information to key stakeholders; works to refine and expand knowledge base continually and drives improvement throughout processes.
• Collaboration - Partners with directors and senior management to drive strategic initiatives and long-term business objectives. Work products give leadership confidence in collaborative efforts with some guidance.
• Customer Focus - Consistently anticipates customer needs and proactively identifies ways to improve customer experience.
• Innovation & Process Improvement - Takes ownership of personal and departmental responsibilities while identifying and proactively implementing 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. Often anticipates and is proactive in addressing potential issues.
• Influence – Uses analysis to provide cross-functional feedback, aligned with strategic objectives, that supports and drives business decisions.
• Leadership - Provides guidance, assists in training, and delegates within department. Responsible for leading departmental and cross-functional project teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
• 5+ years of directly relevant accounting experience; or Certified Public Accountant designation with 3 years relevant experience at a major Public Accounting firm such as developing technical accounting memorandums, directing the work of staff accountants and directly supporting the development of staff accountants.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting application and research experience
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and coaching skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong PC skills (including Excel, Word, Access)

Desired Qualifications
• Experience with SAP
• Prior experience in utility industry
• Certified Management Accountant or candidate
• Advanced Degree

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $88,000.00 - $146,500.00, 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, ****** 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.