Accounts Payable & Receivable Analyst

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Summary
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Prepares, records, verifies, analyzes, and reports Accounts Payable/receivable transactions for Utility Asset Management. Processes purchase orders and initiates payment of vendor invoices for the department. Maintains and reconciles Accounts Payable/receivable accounts and performs collections activities for the department. Serves as department subject matter expert for Accounts Payable/receivable transactions and performs quality control measures, while utilizing applicable contractual and OPUC regulations. Monitors and responds to customer inquiries and billing disputes.
Career Level Summary
Accounts Payable & Receivable Analyst 5944
Grade 6
Career Level: P2
Intermediate Professional Requires expanded professional-level knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents continue to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills. Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of more complex problems. Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols. Operates independently and receives only a moderate level of guidance and direction.
Key Responsibilities
Account Analytics/ Reporting Researches and develops reports for the organization that address complex or new reporting requirements; researches escalated accounting challenges and develops proposals for resolution; provides and implements strategies for payment processing
Account Processing QAs the accounts ledger and provides guidance on resolving complex issues; approves recommendations on credit extensions to customers; recommends and implements efficiency improvements
Data Management and Systems Represents AP/AR, providing guidance on new system design objectives or requirements.
Compliance Leads ongoing compliance program, including oversight of the department's vendor master file, confirming reports, test results and action plans to address compliance requirements and align with other organization reporting requirements.
Internal Consulting Develops and delivers presentations for specialized requests and/or senior leadership; resolves escalated inquiries.
Project Support Represents AP/AR on projects with impact broadly across Accounting/Finance and/or the organization.
Qualifications
Education Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or other related field or equivalent experience.
Experience Typically two or more years in related field. Certifications, Licenses and Training CPA preferred
Competencies
Functional Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of Accounts Payable/receivable principles and concepts; intermediate knowledge of other accounting disciplines
Advanced knowledge of related financial systems
Intermediate knowledge of tax laws, regulations and compliance
Intermediate knowledge of relevant utility operations and financial regulations
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office tools
Intermediate knowledge of Accounts Payable/receivable principles and concepts; intermediate knowledge of other accounting disciplines For Travel Services Only
Intermediate knowledge of relevant travel services or software
General Competencies
Working business acumen
Intermediate problem-solving skills
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level
Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

• Office

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. This individual will need to be located within 75 miles from job location and will need to work in-the-office at least one day a week. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.
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Compensation Range:
$71,775.00 - $119,625.00
In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education
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