Accounting Analyst

Sr Finance/Accounting Analyst (Salt Lake City, UT / Portland, OR) #113947

Date: Jul 31, 2025

Location: Salt Lake City / Portland, OR, UT, US, 84116

Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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

General Purpose

The senior finance and accounting analyst prepares financial and business-related analyses and other work product supporting the following areas of focus: O&M expense, capital expense, business planning, workforce, regulatory filings and discovery, general accounting and month-end close activities, and general finance and business support to internal client organizations. Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret actual results, prepare short-term forecasts, and report to management concerning the following: O&M expense incurred at PacifiCorp administrative departments; capital project expense; and workforce levels.
• Develop long-term department-level O&M expense and workforce projections in support of the business planning process. Support consolidation and reporting efforts associated with the long-term business planning process.
• Provide financial, analytical and general business support to internal client organizations.
• Support general accounting and month-end close activities through the preparation and processing of journal entries and accruals, preparation of interdepartmental cost allocations, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts.
• Provide information to support the development of regulatory filings submitted to state and federal regulatory oversight agencies.
• Work with department managers to develop financial targets and assist client organizations in delivering against established targets.
• Develop and maintain efficient, reliable and accurate business reporting tools.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 with strong data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, and modeling.
• A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in financial analysis.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data especially excel and prior experience with financial accounting systems.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

• Advanced degree and/or CPA designation.
• Working knowledge of FERC reporting standards and requirements.
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle in an accounting or financial reporting role.
• General understanding of utility economics and utility commission rules and regulations.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113947

Company Code: PACIFICORP

Primary Location: Salt Lake City / Portland, OR

Department: CFO

Schedule: FT

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $78,500 - $101,500

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations

Career Segment: Compliance, ERP, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analyst, Legal, Technology, Finance

Compensation details: 78500-101500 Yearly Salary

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