Sr Technical Accountant​/Accounting Adviser

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is comprised of locally managed businesses that share a vision for the energy future. The businesses deliver low-cost, safe, reliable service each day to more than 12 million customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Alberta, Canada. Berkshire Hathaway Energy 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, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. Berkshire Hathaway Energy has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

Minimum Qualifications (Grade 15 - Sr Technical Accountant)

* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

* Advanced degree and/or public accounting experience preferred

* Approximately 5 or more years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience

* Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, and general ledger accounting

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

* Proficiency with accounting systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, Excel)

Preferred / Advanced Qualifications (Grade 16 - Accounting Adviser)

* Approximately 6 or more years of progressive accounting and reporting experience required

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

* Demonstrated experience leading financial reporting and consolidation processes, as well as cross-functional leadership and project management

* Experience with complex corporate structures, intercompany accounting, and enterprise reporting

* Leadership skills to provide guidance, direction, orientation and instruction

* Ability to influence, advise, and partner with senior leadership

Key Competencies (All Levels)

* Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements

* Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities

* Effective communication and collaboration skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

* Experience working with financial systems and large data sets

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities (All Levels)

* Support the monthly financial reporting cycle and consolidation process for BHE and its subsidiaries

* Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP

* Maintain general ledger and accounting processes for corporate entities, including intercompany transactions

* Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of information system

* Partner with business units to provide financial information, reporting support, and accounting guidance

* Support reporting requirements for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and external reporting

* Collaborate with accounting, finance, and systems teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Additional Responsibilities - Accounting Adviser (Grade 16)

* Serve as a technical accounting advisor, providing guidance to leadership and business units

* Review and validate financial results for accuracy, completeness, and consistency across entities

* Drive process improvements and accounting standard implementation across BHE

* Provide leadership on cross-business accounting initiatives and projects

* Support and monitor compliance with internal controls, SOX 404, and ISO 27001 requirements