Accounting Analyst - Capital / Fixed Assets

Title: Accounting Analyst - Capital / Fixed Assets 

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Portland, OR - Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes, including preparing both journal entries and account reconciliations.
  
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting activities for Water subsidiaries including asset creation, cost transfers, capitalized interest and taxes, depreciation and retirements
  
• (note the fixed asset accounting is manual and not in a Fixed Asset system for these subsidiary subledgers)
  
• Creates projects in SAP and monitors projects in Construction Work in Progress to help ensure timely placement of projects into service
  
• Perform accounting for and reporting of activities related to subsidiary fixed assets
  
• Complete assigned internal control procedures to ensure timely compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  
• Prepare annual accounting reports including the Annual Regulatory filings, account rollforwards and audit requests
  
• Provide support for both internal and external auditors
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting; CPA certificate preferred.
  
• Minimum 3 years of applied accounting experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  
• Knowledge of Fixed Assets Accounting
  
• Experience with large ERP system (SAP) is desirable.
  
• Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture.
  
• Demonstrated background in applying analytical/accounting research skills and problem solving.
  
• Strong writing skills, including task documentation and report writing.
  
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills.
  
• PC Skills primarily for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
  
• Strong Excel spreadsheet skills including navigating through large amounts of data, advanced formulas, and pivot tables required.
  
• Proven ability to function in a team environment, provide information and training to users while treating them with respect and dignity.