Senior Operations Specialist

Job Description

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals. With our rapidly growing, award‑winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE’s Operations Support team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Operations Specialist position!

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

The Senior Operations Specialist will perform intensive review, approval and tracking of all types of service provider utility‑level gas and electric construction billing invoices, including smart metering, purchase requisitions. They assist in financial, statistical, and operational studies to support initiatives and on‑going informational reporting needs of PSE Operations teams.

Additionally, the Senior Operations Specialist supports department functions including capital and operations & maintenance (O&M) budget reporting and tracking, and all types of service provider invoice review processing. They assist in financial, statistical, and operational studies to support initiatives and on‑going informational/reporting needs of Operations. They also support the development of system and process improvements and solutions.

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. Ensure duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

• Depending on area of emphasis, receives and audits simple and complex service provider gas job packets for completeness, data integrity, correct account coding, and documentation via online systems (SAP, Ariba, Locusview, Esri, Open Text, etc.) and other sources such as electronic (MTT) and red‑lined as‑builts.
• Develops ad hoc reporting with minimal assistance.
• Collects and analyzes cost and operational data from internal and external resources.
• Supports operations capital and O&M budgeting and monthly reporting process, using specific methodologies for evaluation and prioritization, and producing regular reports to monitor performance.
• Performs routine accounting functions, such as journal entries. Maintains the accuracy of financial records by ensuring that for every transaction, the total debits equal the total credits.
• Researches and resolves data, accounting and forecast problems. Prepares reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Performs weekly/monthly problem order review and order clean‑up functions.
• Provides training and mentoring to other team members and departments on work processes. Assesses training needs and provides ongoing guidance to help employees improve their skills and perform tasks effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• AA/AS in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience.
• 2 years experience in department or related field.
• Knowledge of FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) accounting.
• Experience in process improvement techniques.
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Access and Visio.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet plans & goals.
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a professional manner.
• Works effectively in a matrix environment.

• Proficient in review of complex utility‑level electric construction billing invoices.
• Proficiency with BW.
• Experience working in the gas and/or electric industry.

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 Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work‑life balance, and meaningful…