Accountant or Senior Accountant - DOE

Accountant Or Senior Accountant

Northern Wasco County PUD is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant or Senior Accountant to join our team. This full-time position offers a Monday–Thursday, 4/10 schedule.

The Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting activities according to FERC standards and under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor. This includes tasks such as the processing and closing of work orders, fixed asset functions, assisting with the preparation and maintenance of financial statements, journal vouchers, miscellaneous accounts receivable billings, and various subsidiary records and ledgers. Other duties in this role are to provide support for job costing and inventory, as well as to assist with financial audit preparation and other external reporting.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing general accounting activities according to FERC standards and under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor. This includes assisting in the preparation and maintenance of financial statements, journal entries, miscellaneous accounts receivable billings, accounts payable, and various subsidiary records and ledgers. In addition, the Senior Accountant will provide support for work orders, inventory, and fixed asset functions as well as assist with financial audit preparations, annual budgeting, external reporting, rate calculations, cash management, and payroll processing review.

Applicants should apply for the position that best matches their qualifications. The selected candidate will be hired as either an Accountant or a Senior Accountant based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Compensation and FLSA Status:

The specific job title and salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Accountant -$36.32 - $54.48 per hour, non-exempt

Senior Accountant - $83,520.70 - $ annual salary, exempt

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Generous PTO Accruals
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 100% employer paid premium for Medical/Rx/Dental for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer paid premium for vision coverage for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer paid Basic Life Insurance 2X annual salary
• 401(k) 7.5% base + 7.5% match = 15% total possible employer contribution
• 457(b)
• 100% employer paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• HRA VEBA employee funded
• Wellness Incentive to HRA VEBA employer funded
• 100% Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Voluntary benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Recommended Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):
Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work will also be considered.

Education/

Experience:

Accountant

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Two (2) years of experience in the accounting function required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• One (1) year of FERC utility accounting experience preferred.

Senior Accountant - Must meet Accountant requirements plus:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business degree required.
• Six (6) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Four (4) years progressively responsible accounting experience preferred.
• Utility accounting experience preferred

GENERAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accountant:

• Complete the monthly close and reconciliation of work orders to ensure all work orders are accurate and ready to close.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of various subsidiary records and ledgers and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in the monthly closing procedures and creation of the monthly financial statements.
• Assist in the annual audit and external reporting collaborating with internal and external customers to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Complete monthly inventory activities working directly with warehouse staff to ensure inventory is reflected accurately in the financials.
• Track fixed assets and process monthly depreciation journal entries associated with fixed assets.
• Provide support for average cost perpetual inventory records of material and work order accounting transactions and assist in the processing of check requests for all inventory material.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure proper labor and material account code distribution for work order and inventory processing.
• Assist in analyzing financial controls and procedures including maintaining standard operating procedures (SOP's) for all job-related activities.
• Explore, develop, and implement process improvements designed to streamline accounting processes while enhancing document and data integrity, reliability, and usability for internal customers.
• Review and evaluate internal controls and operating procedures to protect NWCPUD's…