Senior Energy Accounting Analyst

PG&E
United States, California, Oakland
Oct 05, 2024
Requisition ID# 160163 Job Category: Accounting / Finance Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Finance Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Summary Energy Accounting provides accurate and timely delivery of the company's consolidated financial statements, variance analyses, account reconciliations, and other analyses that support the filing of Forms 10Q and 10K. It partners with Regulatory Relations to address the accounting impacts of a regulated environment and ensures the application of appropriate accounting treatment and analyses under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), California and Federal Regulatory Commissions, and Tax and SEC reporting for transactions relating to regulatory accounts. Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated, capable Senior Accounting Analyst to work in our Energy Accounting team, a sub-team of Corporate Accounting. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, take initiative, and have a detail-oriented eye when working through large data sets. This role will require clear and concise communication skills in addition to strong writing skills. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and the Oakland General Office 2-4 days a month or based on business needs or company requirements. PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time ofthe job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individualwill be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications,experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. This job is also eligible to participate inPG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $44.71 to $66.82 Job Responsibilities Monitors and develops monthly reports and provides records of assets, liabilities, and other transactions. Participates in the month-end closing process, including journal entry preparation. Prepares monthly account reconciliations for complex/high-risk accounts, including communications with appropriate internal and external business partners to understand/resolve reconciling items. Prepares monthly and quarterly variance analysis. Assists in the preparation of supporting documentation for SEC. Analyzes accounting transactions and records the resulting accounting entries. Identifies issues, proposes solutions, and documents conclusions with minimal supervision. Manages communication with external parties (e.g., Deloitte) and addresses inquiries. Demonstrates a complete understanding of assigned sections and the ability to respond. Provides supporting documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors. Assists in setting up processes, procedures, and other improvement efficiencies. Identifies process improvements to reduce risk and create efficiencies at the desk level. Assists in the implementation of process improvement initiatives undertaken by the department. May manage projects or initiatives. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent work experience 4 years of recent relevant accounting experience Strong technical accounting skills Knowledge of GAAP and SEC Desired: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Six or more years of relevant experience Public Accounting experience Excellent research and issue-resolution skills Ability to assess and recommend solutions for moderate to complex projects Ability to prioritize, plan, and communicate activities and findings in both written and verbal form Able to present analysis and findings in a cohesive, understandable, and actionable format to department management Understanding of programs, policy, and operations to advise businesses on the meaning of data, results Demonstrates advanced knowledge of technical/professional concepts #featuredjob