The primary areas of responsibilities and expertise required for this position are corporate accounting and plant accounting. A comprehensive understanding of PNGC’s corporate costs includes analysis, reconciling, accounting, communicating, and reporting for investments, operating leases, property taxes, prepayments, fixed assets, energy efficiency, and long-term debt. This position is the lead plant accountant for PNGC’s biomass generation plant and works directly with plant employees for reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform month-end closing duties including preparation of journal entries incorporating account analysis and reconciliation for corporate costs and plant costs.
• Perform daily banking reconciliation and cash forecasting and communicating to the department.
• Perform overhead allocations and reconciliation process.
• Perform monthly analysis, reporting, and communication of budget variances to department managers and assist managers as needed.
• Complete monthly plant reporting requirements.
• Assist in financial statement analysis and year-end audit preparation and reconciliation.
• Assist in regulatory reporting and other reporting requirements as needed.
• Perform a variety of accounting duties in accordance with GAAP.

POSITION KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Preferred experience of at least 5 years specializing in accounting. Utility experience a plus.
• A thorough knowledge of GAAP and plant accounting.
• Must be a self-starter with advanced problem-solving skills and must be able to perform duties with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Proven analytical skills, organizational skills, as well as demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel required including building and using formulas/pivot tables/graphs.
• Professional presence which promotes responsible, reliable, and efficient work habits.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a smaller organization that requires flexibility and willingness to support others.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting software a plus.

EEO/ADA:

PNGC Power is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

PNGC Power is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to email jobs@pngcpower.com.

About PNGC Power

PNGC Power is a Portland-based electric generation and transmission (G & T) cooperative owned by 25 Northwest electric distribution cooperative utilities with service territory in seven western states (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada and Wyoming). Our company creates value for its member systems by providing power supply and other management services. PNGC Power is a top aggregator of geographically diverse loads in the region and became the first electric cooperative in the country to receive a power marketing license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. PNGC Power offers members a competitive advantage despite significant weather and market-related challenges. With the benefit of having some of the most experienced professionals in the energy industry and by offering advanced tools, technology and policy leadership, we are able to serve our members' load requirements reliably and cost-effectively. By coming together as PNGC Power, our member co-op utilities have more options than any one of them could have alone. Member benefits include: -More buying leverage -Access to advanced technical capabilities -Financial strength; backed b...y $2 billion in assets of member-owners -Risk management capability and increased control -Ability to meet customers' power needs in the new era of public power PNGC member utilities have the collective clout to offer their customers reliable, low-cost power options at stable prices, now, and in the future thanks to the intense planning and forward-thinking vision of the PNGC Power Board and staff.

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