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Finance-Accounting Specialist

Pacificorp • Portland, OR • 1h ago

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

The finance and accounting specialist will focus on supporting PacifiCorp's Transmission organization in the preparation of financial and business-related analyses and other work products supporting the following areas of focus: capital expense, business planning, regulatory filings and discovery, general accounting and month-end close activities, and general finance and business support.

This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret actual capital project expense and plant in service results against plan and report to management.

Provide financial, analytical and general business support to Transmission organization.

Assist in the development of the 10-year capital plan including the uploading of data into the UI corporate model.

Work with project management staff to report actual, forecast, and budget results.

Provide information to support the development of regulatory filings submitted to state and federal regulatory agencies.

Analyze, prepare and interpret quarterly and annual FERC/regulatory reports and monthly Financial & Operating statements.

Work independently with project managers to develop financial targets and assist client organizations in delivering against established targets.

Implement and manage internal controls to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of five years experience in accounting or a related field. [LR1.1]

A strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.

Program design skills including development of interventions, processes, or new or modified programs to meet customer needs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.

Ability to work with all organizational levels, and to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.

Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.

Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Proficient with the use of Excel to gather, analyze, and summarize data.

Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

General understanding of FERC Code of Regulations.

Experience in SAP Financial Systems modules.

General understanding of utility economics and accounting, as well as utility commission rules and regulations

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.

Life insurance

Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee @type (Union or Non-Union)

Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 114798

Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25

Primary Location: PORTLAND 100% ONSITE

Department: CFO

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: 77,200 - 122,100

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

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