Puget Sound Energy

Accountant II – General Accounting

Puget Sound Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bellevue • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,200 - $115,800 per year

About the role

  • Perform moderately complex accounting, analysis and/or billing functions.
  • Prepare moderately complex journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Analyze variances and provide explanations for unusual or unexpected results.
  • Support process improvements and automation initiatives.
  • Evaluate and implement changes related to regulatory and GAAP compliance.
  • Participate in the maintenance of the general ledger and/or other automated systems and databases.
  • Prepare internal, external, and regulatory financial reports.
  • Respond to requests received from management and other departments.
  • Participate on special projects/research within the department.
  • Comply with internal controls and actively update and test SOX 404 procedures.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • 2+ years of directly relevant accounting experience
  • Good understanding of GAAP and technical application
  • Good ability to effectively analyze and report on financial information
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Strong PC skills (including Excel, Word, Access)
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision insurance
  • basic life insurance
  • short- and long-term disability insurance
  • supplemental life insurance options
  • accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • 401(k) investment option
  • cash balance retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingjournal entriesGAAPgeneral ledgerfinancial analysisvariance analysisfinancial reportinginternal controlsSOX 404 complianceprocess improvements
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsteam collaboration