Senior Accountant

Cowlitz PUD is the local publicly owned power company for Cowlitz County. We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Team.

• You have five years of accounting service in cost accounting, standards costs and general accounting.
• You are looking for a position where you can do a variety of work and problem solve for different solutions every day.
• You are a detail oriented and analytical person that enjoys problem solving.
• You are good at managing your time and enjoy working independently and collaboratively on projects.
• You want to work at a company that's mission is to give back to the community by providing safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy to its customers.

• Monday through Thursday 4-10 schedule, working 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• An on-site gym.
• Collaborative work environment throughout the entire company.
• Community and Public Service opportunities in Cowlitz County.
• Opportunities for continued learning, career development and professional growth.

Through our Strategic Planning process, Cowlitz PUD prioritized the following initiatives for the coming years in accordance with our mission and vision:

• Resource Planning Ensure an adequate and reliable power supply to meet the electric load requirements and clean energy obligations of Cowlitz PUD and the community.
• System Reliability and Security Develop and manage Cowlitz PUD's assets and planning tools to ensure a high level of electric reliability, physical and cyber security, and safety.
• Business Efficiency Implement business systems to achieve efficient use of Cowlitz PUD's resources.
• Engagement Cowlitz PUD will communicate, educate, and engage with its employees, customers, and stakeholders to maintain positive relationships and prepare for future change.

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the District's financial operations. This position is responsible for maintaining essential accounting records, supporting financial reporting, and providing cross-functional support to the accounting team.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of five (5) years recent associated work experience performing accounting functions with specific experience in cost accounting, standard costs, payroll and general accounting.
• Must have a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures with strong bookkeeping and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience working with integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Experience with electric utility accounting practices is preferred.

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in the office Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 p