Expert Technical Accounting Analyst

Requisition ID # 166751 

Job Category: Accounting / Finance 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Finance

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

Technical Accounting performs derivative accounting assessments, helps business partners understand the accounting implications of alternative structures, research complex accounting issues, implements accounting standards, and educates others on accounting topics, including preparing and supporting the application of company accounting policies.

The work of this high-profile team will provide the successful candidate with challenge and variety as well as exposure to key individuals throughout the company.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will work with business partners to evaluate potential opportunities and challenges using their deep understanding of technical accounting and then synthesize research, provide perspective and develop implications for line of business and/or company. The successful candidate will collaborate with ad hoc teams and provide thought leadership to Corporate Accounting.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and the Oakland General Office one day per week on average or based on business needs or company requirements.

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​ This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.  

Bay Area Minimum: $114,000.00

Bay Area Maximum: $162,800.00

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining accounting policies, reporting requirements, rules and regulations:
  • Performing analyses and documenting accounting conclusions for complex issues
  • Developing recommendations to senior leadership
  • Supporting the maintenance of comprehensive accounting policies
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and other accounting regulations:
  • Contributing and/or leading implementation of new accounting standards and quantification of accounting impacts
  • Reviewing accounting conclusions for commodity power purchase agreements
  • Reviewing journal entries and disclosures for mark-to-market, price risk management, fair value and other
• Establishes and maintains relationships with business partners:
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key business partners (e.g., Energy Procurement, Law, Treasury, Corporate and Capital Accounting) to contribute to early identification of transactions and changes that could have potential accounting / reporting impacts
  • Assisting in the development of education and training for the business on accounting topics
• Assists in the set-up of processes, procedures and other improvement efficiencies:
  • Contributing to the improvement in the effectiveness of communications with business partners, and gain efficiencies during monthly close and reporting
  • Contributing to the department and company initiatives to improve processes and understands / translates financial impacts

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 7 years of relevant, recent accounting experience
• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or Business or equivalent work experience

Desired:

• CPA license
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Utility accounting experience (e.g., ASC 980)
• Technical accounting experience working with derivatives, leases, revenue recognition, etc.
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and timelines
• SEC reporting experience
• Public Accounting experience