Accounting Senior Analyst

Title: Accounting Senior Analyst Duration: 4 Months Location: Portland, OR - Hybrid Description: - Contributes to a strong team environment. - Performs other duties and ad hoc assignments to support the department. - Supports NW Natural’s commitment to a culture of safe work practices. - Participates in month-end close by recording journal entries for segment activity and accruals. - Analyzes results in comparison to budget and prior periods and provides variance explanations to Management. - Prepares account reconciliations and performs SOX controls to ensure accurate financial reporting. - Compiles specific information for the Company’s SEC financial statement disclosures. - Provides support for both internal and external audits. - Assist with regulatory filings as needed. - Gas Reserves accounting - Manages the monthly gas reserves accounting process, working regularly with a joint venture partner to obtain and record relevant transactions. - Supports annual audit of the investment. - Supports an annual reserve study and incorporates study results in annual forecasts. - Prepares materials for monthly Management and quarterly Subsidiary Board Meetings. - North Mist Gas Storage Facility accounting - Prepares monthly reporting package for Management. This includes reviewing information from multiple departments and interpreting results. - Works closely with the Rates team to develop annual forecast of future costs. ### Requirements Qualifications & Skills Required: - Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting and CPA certificate are required - Minimum of 5 years of applied accounting experience. Public accounting experience is preferred - Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to critically think and apply that knowledge to business requirements - Experience in utility industry or related business environment is preferred - Experience using SAP or another general ledger or other financial software system is strongly preferred - Experience with reconciliation tool, Blackline preferred - Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on Excel - Strong written communication skills including with process and task documentation and report generation - Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills - Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture - Strong analytical skills with a focus on technical accounting rules and experience researching accounting issues - Ability to facilitate and coordinate projects - Proven ability to function in a team environment