Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Finance Associate – Rotational Development Program

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Oakland • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $39 per hour

About the role

  • Finance Associates will take on a range of responsibilities shaped by their experience, rotation focus, and evolving business needs.
  • Each rotation is designed to offer exposure to PG&E’s core financial functions while fostering adaptability, leadership, and alignment with the company’s values and virtues.
  • Key areas of responsibility may include: Financial Planning & Reporting: Supporting forecasts, rate base projections, and enterprise planning cycles, while contributing to investor and regulatory communications.
  • Accounting, Tax & Treasury: Assisting with monthly close, reconciliations, tax filings, and treasury operations to uphold financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Risk & Audit: Evaluating financial and operational risks through audits, SOX compliance, insurance oversight, and third-party risk management.
  • Process Improvement & Automation: Enhancing efficiency through workflow documentation, automation tools, and visual dashboards using Lean principles.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Building cross-functional partnerships, presenting insights to senior leaders, and contributing to strategic and regulatory initiatives.

Requirements

  • Qualified candidates will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance Business Administration, Economics, Applied Math, Statistics or related discipline from May 2025 – June 2026
  • At least 1 year of job-related experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Intention to seek C.P.A. license
  • Knowledge of SAP R3
  • Demonstrated experience using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated knowledge of or interest in the utility industry
  • Demonstrated experience having successful interactions at various organizational levels (including peers, managers, and directors)
  • Sound understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in the energy/utilities field (student clubs, projects, courses, work)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Financial PlanningReportingAccountingTaxTreasury OperationsRisk ManagementSOX ComplianceProcess ImprovementAccrual AccountingGAAP
Soft Skills
AdaptabilityLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal Skills
Certifications
C.P.A. License