Accountant II - Accounts Payable

Puget Sound Energy•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Office of Controller team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Accountant II - Accounts Payable position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.Job DescriptionThe Accounts Payable team plays a critical role in supporting PSE's financial operations through accurate processing of vendor payments, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement. We manage essential functions including accounts payable processing, vendor maintenance, travel and expense programs, and regulatory reporting requirements such as 1099s and Unclaimed Property filings. Our collaborative team environment emphasizes safety, integrity, and excellence while supporting PSE's mission to provide reliable energy services to our customers. Team members work closely with stakeholders across the organization, contributing to strategic initiatives and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. We value professional development, process innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Under general supervision, perform moderately complex accounting and analysis functions. Participate in daily and monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Ensure SOX procedures and controls are being complied with and working according to documentation. Ensure customer satisfaction and continual improvement of processes. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

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)

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Accounts Payable experience (account reconciliations, journal entries)
Knowledge of 1099 and 1042 reporting and filing
Knowledge of Unclaimed Property filing
General knowledge of Vendor Maintenance
General knowledge of the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle
Experience in Travel, Expense Report and Corporate Card administration
Experience leading teams or projects
Experience with SAP
Certified Public Accountant or candidate
Certified Management Accountant or candidate
Advanced Degree

Responsibilities

Prepares, evaluates, and maintains data using financial analysis models.
Responds to ad hoc requests received from management and other departments.
Annual filing of 1099s and 1042s tax reports.
Annual preparation of Unclaimed Property.
Administration of Travel, Expense Report and Corporate Card Program.
Support of Vendor Maintenance processes.
Support of Accounts Payable processes.
Performs moderately complex accounting, analysis and/or billing functions.
Prepares moderately complex journal entries and reconcile accounts.
Evaluates and implements changes related to regulatory and GAAP compliance.
Participates in the maintenance of the general ledger and/or other automated systems and databases.
Prepares internal, external, and regulatory financial reports.
Responds to requests received from management and other departments.
Participates on special projects/research within the department.
Complies with internal controls and actively update and test SOX 404 procedures.
May act as a subject matter expert.
Company & Industry Acumen - Leverages company knowledge to construct comprehensive analysis; understands where to get the data and who to circulate the findings to; leverages knowledge in a variety of assignments.
Collaboration - Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Independently drives tasks to completion.
Customer Focus - Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services, acting with the end customer in mind.
Innovation & Process Improvement - Takes ownership of responsibilities while identifying and recommending improvements to processes, procedures and systems; that appropriately considers stakeholder feedback. Manages time to create capacity to focus on value added work. Ensures individual knowledge and skills are up to date with current industry standards.
Strategic – Applies strategic thinking and makes recommendations to management for operational improvements.
Influence – Uses analysis to provide departmental feedback that supports and drives business decisions.
Leadership - Leads by example and may provide guidance within scope of responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.
Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

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