Finance-Accounting Specialist

Pacifi Corp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

The finance and accounting specialist will focus on supporting Pacifi Corp's Transmission organization in the preparation of financial and business-related analyses and other work products supporting the following areas of focus: capital expense, business planning, regulatory filings and discovery, general accounting and month-end close activities, and general finance and business support.

This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

• Analyze and interpret actual capital project expense and plant in service results against plan and report to management.
• Provide financial, analytical and general business support to Transmission organization.
• Assist in the development of the 10-year capital plan including the uploading of data into the UI corporate model.
• Work with project management staff to report actual, forecast, and budget results.
• Provide information to support the development of regulatory filings submitted to state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Analyze, prepare and interpret quarterly and annual FERC/regulatory reports and monthly Financial & Operating statements.
• Work independently with project managers to develop financial targets and assist client organizations in delivering against established targets.
• Implement and manage internal controls to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years experience in accounting or a related field. LR1.1
• A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Program design skills including development of interventions, processes, or new or modified programs to meet customer needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels, and to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Proficient with the use of Excel to gather, analyze, and summarize data.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

• General understanding of FERC Code of Regulations.
• Experience in SAP Financial Systems modules.
• General understanding of utility economics and accounting, as well as utility commission rules and regulations

At Pacifi Corp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, Pacifi Corp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, Pacifi Corp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid…