Associate Construction Projects Analyst

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Olympia, WA, US, 98501 Kent, WA, US, 98032 Bothell, WA, US, 98011

Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities:
Hybrid (WA Based)

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'sCustomer & System Project steam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopen
Associate Construction Projects Analyst
position!

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

Puget Sound Energy is looking for an Associate Construction Accounting Analyst to support new customer construction project teams with accounting, billing, and financial responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.

This role creates and maintains orders and notifications to ensure the accurate recording of financial transactions related to construction projects. Under the guidance of senior staff, the Analyst monitors, analyzes, and resolves accounting discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy and integrity. The Analyst partners closely with project management teams to facilitate the efficient flow of construction projects through PSE's internal project management system.

This role ensures compliance with WUTC (Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission) rates and tariffs, company accounting policies, and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls throughout all financial processes.

All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

• Work orders, notifications, technical master data, and non-consumption billing:
  • Supports construction accounting activities and oversight for the regional project management team.
  • Creates, monitors, and edits work orders in SAP.
  • Creates and maintains accurate technical master data.
  • Interprets construction project scopes to ensure compliance with company accounting policies, and line extension tariffs and schedules.
  • Generates customer billing by creating accurate and timely non-consumption contract accounts, sales contracts, and other sales documents in SAP.
• Order corrections, billing, and quality assurance:
  • Audits facility agreements for pricing and customer data accuracy.
  • Supports the resolution of issues related to accounting, SOX controls, and tariff interpretation. Works with service providers to resolve blocked billing issues.
  • Performs accounting functions such as journal entries.
  • Performs monthly problem order review and order clean-up functions.
  • Researches and resolves data and accounting problems.
• Communicates with peers, customers, and management to ensure proper financial and accounting practices.
• Develops ad hoc reporting on an as needed basis.
• Supports the development of system and process improvements and solutions.
• Participates in emergency response efforts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, construction management, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in construction services or related field.
• Knowledge of utility operations, construction, and accounting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet plans and goals.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to present information in a professional manner and influence without authority.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or construction management.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment in…