Senior Accounting Analyst

Position Summary

This position performs activities expected of a seasoned accounting professional to support the accounting and analysis of financial and operational data for timely and accurate reporting of useful information to internal and external stakeholders, consistent with applicable District policies/standards and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position is the lead for certain projects and responsibilities. This position works collaboratively with others in the financial support services business unit and across the District to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities, and as requested, actively participates on District teams/projects and/or provides team leadership on assigned projects.

Corporate Accounting – Record and report financial information for integrated market settlements, regional transmission organization transactions and other related activities, including certain reports (i.e., market position report).  Perform activities related to the accounting for the District’s equity investments, including The Energy Authority.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related business degree with a minimum of four years of accounting experience is required. Accounting degree is highly preferred.

An MBA in accounting, finance, or a business related field is desired.

Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Experience in the review and application of accounting pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or another organization is required.

Knowledge of and experience working with SAP and/or similar accounting systems.

Effective analytical, problem solving, communication (oral and written), organizational, human relations and customer service skills.

Solid leadership skills and decision-making abilities.
Must be flexible, self-motivated, able to manage several projects simultaneously and to work independently.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.  An MBA in accounting, finance, or a business related field would be considered in lieu of a CPA.  

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide experienced accounting support for the accurate and timely analysis and reporting for month-end and year-end accounting close cycles and the review and development of subsequent internal and external financial statements and reports, required regulatory reporting forms, and tax filings. May assume a lead role for certain responsibilities. Interact directly with internal and external auditors.  Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Participate in and potentially take a lead role in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Collect and analyze a variety of complex financial and operational data to perform assigned processes including reconciling assigned accounts; analyze financial data and prepare accounting entries; prepare reports including market position report, fuel cost and inventory summaries, and busbar cost information; prepare and review power invoices/bills and adjustments, etc. Select methods and techniques to analyze data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.

Participate in or lead special projects, as assigned. Projects may include but are not limited to corporate strategic initiative project teams, testing system upgrades or enhancements, conducting financial analysis and reviews, developing ad hoc reports, researching and developing application methodology for new GASB pronouncements, and other process improvement initiatives as necessary and assigned.

Provide timely and accurate assistance and consultation to internal customers, including, but not limited to interpretation of account codes or financial reports.

Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules, and other information on operating results for management and other stakeholders, as requested. Consult with others across the District, as necessary, on technical accounting or system-related matters.

 
Stay current with new or proposed local, state, federal rules and regulations and internal and external financial
reporting requirements. Use broad understanding of accounting and GAAP practices to resolve a wide range of complex issues in creative ways.

Provide leadership, work direction and training to others, as requested.

Crosstrain on certain other duties/responsibilities of the Accounting Team to provide back-up and support, as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Continued)

Prepare monthly financial statements, including the Statements of Net Position, Statement of Revenues and Expenses, Statement of Cash Flows, and other supporting schedules. Reconcile monthly disbursements for reporting to the Board of Directors. Prepare monthly and ad hoc board presentation materials. Assist with the collection of information for and preparation of the District’s Annual Financial Report and financial sections of official statements or other debt offering statements.

Record monthly activity and prepare financial statements for the District’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust and Retirement Plans.

Identify and record lease and subscription-based information technology assets.

Provide backup accounting support for the accurate and timely recording and analysis of various cash balances, bank reconciliations, purchased power, and unclaimed property activity. Process purchase power invoices and perform reconciliations of purchase power data between multiple sources. Complete reconciliations and reporting on key statistical data. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in general ledger account balances and transactions. Review sales and use tax reporting and verify accurate transaction coding. Assist with review of monthly and annual Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepare and maintain audit-ready workpapers for annual financial statement audits.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies