Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Sr. General Accountant, Brider Coal Company, Point of Rocks, WY
Career Insights for Accountant (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Wyoming data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$87,400 / year median in Wyoming
-15% projected decline
Job Description
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 successful candidate in this position will provide professional accounting services utilizing appropriate accounting principles. Activities may include preparation and review of: journal entries and account reconciliations; work papers and other schedules; internal/external financial statements; management reports and analysis of financial, tax and/or economic data. Responsibilities Compile data, analyze, review and interpret financial results; including balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows. Compile, analyze and interpret data in preparation and/or review of PacifiCorp's annual and quarterly reports filed with the FERC, including compilation of the FERC financial statements and review of consolidating entries for the FERC. Compile, analyze and interpret data in preparation of PacifiCorp's annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC and the company's state regulatory commissions. Research & interpret accounting and taxation rules including policies issued by governmental and regulatory bodies. Perform analytical and reporting tasks: gather information from other departments, interface with various levels of management and prepare and/or review of supporting work papers in a manner conducive to achieving compliance with our internal controls and procedures. Test and review accounting transactions for accuracy of entry and classification. Perform ad hoc reporting, including drafting of responses to data requests from state regulatory commissions, external auditors, other regulatory bodies and other internal requests. Notify business units and management of potential problems identified, which may be critical, complex, sensitive or urgent in nature, and work through resolutions as appropriate. Consult, resolve and/or recommend alternatives to internal/external customer issues which may be critical, complex, sensitive, or urgent in nature.
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years relevant work experience that has contributed to the development of skills in accounting, including the ability to gather and analyze complex financial data and provide written explanations based upon analysis. Proficient with the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet applications, when conducting analysis and financial modeling. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. Applicants who do not meet all requirements for the Senior General Accountant position may be eligible for consideration at a lower level (General Accountant), provided they meet the qualifications for that role.
Preferences Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an advanced degree. SAP financial modules competence. General understanding of utility regulation and the FERC Code of Regulations. Advanced knowledge of GAAP, company accounting policies, procedures and practices and company accounting systems; an understanding of the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. Additional Information