Senior Corporate Accounting Analyst

Requisition ID # 154107
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Finance
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Corporate Accounting provides accurate and timely delivery of company's consolidated financial statements, variance analyses, account reconciliations, and other analyses that support the filing of Forms 10Q and 10K. The high profile department provides a great place for energized and talented employees to ignite their career and make a contribution and be recognized. The work of our department is key to the Company and provides challenge and variety including application of appropriate accounting treatment and analyses under GAAP, FERC, Tax and SEC reporting.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, capable Senior Accounting Analyst to work in our Corporate Accounting team. This individual should have strong analytical skills and be detail oriented and self-directed. He or she should have excellent oral and written communication skills. This individual will be responsible for but are not limited to the accounting for financial accounting, external reporting, and/or regulatory accounting.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and the Oakland General Office, in-person, based on business need.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $41.83 to $62.98.
Job Responsibilities
Reviews and interprets policies, reporting requirements, rules and regulations:

• Review data for consistency and ensure proper recording of transactions according to established guidelines. If different, validate the accuracy of transaction by reaching out to appropriate stakeholders.
• Identify & resolve discrepancy arose which creates out-of-balance situation between subledger and reported GL balance; be able to work independently or with minimal supervision to research discrepancies and document remediation plans.
• Work with business partners to develop appropriate guidelines to ensure compliance in result reporting.
• Research & ensure proper rules and regulations pertaining to various areas.

Monitors and develops monthly or daily reports and provides record of assets, liabilities and/or other transactions:

• Assists in the month-end closing process including journal entry preparation
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations, including communications with appropriate internal and external business partners to understand / resolve reconciling items
• Prepares monthly variance analysis
• Prepares supporting documentation for annual and quarterly financial, tax and regulatory filings, and/or income tax return
• Perform monthly and quarterly consolidation of parent company

Interprets data, reports and records for managers/stakeholders:

• Provides supporting documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of assigned sections and has the ability to respond to inquiries.
• Manages communication with internal and external parties

Assists in setup of processes, procedures and other improvement efficiencies:

• Identifies process improvements to reduce risk and create efficiencies at the desk level.
• Assists in the implementation of process improvement initiatives undertaken by the department.
• Performs quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley testing for compliance

Qualifications
Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 4 years of accounting experience

Desired:

• 6 or more years relevant experience
• Proficient computer skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of financial analysis and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC and FERC requirements
• Excellent research and issue resolution skills
• Ability to assess and recommend solutions for complex projects
• CPA or equivalent desired

Purpose, Virtues and Stands
Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:

• Delivering for our hometowns
• Serving our planet
• Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:

• Trustworthy
• Empathetic
• Curious
• Tenacious
• Nimble
• Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:

• Everyone and everything is always safe
• Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
• It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
• A healthy environment and carbon-neutral energy system shall be the reality for all Californians
• Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company
EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice
PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.