Associate Accountant #33464
Location : Bellevue
Job # : 33464
At Puget Sound Energy (PSE) we have a long tradition of service, and an exciting and innovative future ahead! Consider PSE for the next step in your career.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Puget Sound Energy’s Energy & Derivative Accounting Department is looking for an Associate Accountant to join our team.
This role will work predominantly with power and gas settlement responsibilities to support wholesale trading operations.
This involves reconciling data, invoicing counterparties, and compiling data for internal and external reporting requirements. Additionally, this role will participate in daily and monthly basic accounting and analysis functions to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. The ideal candidate will also confirm that SOX procedures and controls are being complied with and working according to documentation.
This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, our customers and the communities in which they live. PSE provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan and an employee assistance and wellness program. Gain the energy to do great things through a career with Puget Sound Energy!
Job Responsibilities
• Perform power and gas settlement activities, analysis and billing functions.
• Set up and run daily, weekly, and monthly processes for invoicing, price inputs, deal calculation, and report generation.
• Bill and maintain physical and financial power accounts receivable and payable for monthly billing.
• Perform checkout (both mid-month and month-end for physical power) with counterparties to ensure accuracy of invoices and vouchers.
• Communicate with Power Supply Operations, Energy Marketing, and counterparties to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Update Purchase & Sales Journal database for Treasury department cash flow analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare internal, external, and regulatory financial reports.
• Comply with internal controls and actively update and test SOX 404 procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and/or 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Good PC skills (including Excel, Word, Access).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Utility experience, knowledge of power and gas transactions
• SAP system, FERC accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Working towards Certified Public Accountant or candidate
PSE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017. Please apply online at http://www.PSE.com/careers
Location : Bellevue
Job # : 33464
At Puget Sound Energy (PSE) we have a long tradition of service, and an exciting and innovative future ahead! Consider PSE for the next step in your career.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Puget Sound Energy’s Energy & Derivative Accounting Department is looking for an Associate Accountant to join our team.
This role will work predominantly with power and gas settlement responsibilities to support wholesale trading operations.
This involves reconciling data, invoicing counterparties, and compiling data for internal and external reporting requirements. Additionally, this role will participate in daily and monthly basic accounting and analysis functions to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. The ideal candidate will also confirm that SOX procedures and controls are being complied with and working according to documentation.
This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, our customers and the communities in which they live. PSE provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan and an employee assistance and wellness program. Gain the energy to do great things through a career with Puget Sound Energy!
Job Responsibilities
• Perform power and gas settlement activities, analysis and billing functions.
• Set up and run daily, weekly, and monthly processes for invoicing, price inputs, deal calculation, and report generation.
• Bill and maintain physical and financial power accounts receivable and payable for monthly billing.
• Perform checkout (both mid-month and month-end for physical power) with counterparties to ensure accuracy of invoices and vouchers.
• Communicate with Power Supply Operations, Energy Marketing, and counterparties to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Update Purchase & Sales Journal database for Treasury department cash flow analysis.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare internal, external, and regulatory financial reports.
• Comply with internal controls and actively update and test SOX 404 procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Abilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and/or 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Good PC skills (including Excel, Word, Access).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Utility experience, knowledge of power and gas transactions
• SAP system, FERC accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Working towards Certified Public Accountant or candidate
PSE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017. Please apply online at http://www.PSE.com/careers
