Accounting Systems Analyst

Grant PUD • Ephrata, WA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for maximizing accounting information systems to catalyze efficient processing of transactions and reporting of historical data. Drives and develops policies, procedures, and process controls that ensure financial data is complete, accurate, valid, timely, and properly restricted. Responsible to manage projects and drive change management collaborating with stakeholders across the Grant PUD to effectively deliver value to the Grant PUD through financial systems and business process enhancements. Will solve problems and analyze business functional requirements; design systems and interfaces; recommend system controls and protocols; create and maintain environment where information, data, and process are dependable, predictable, and consistent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, accounting, finance, or related field; OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Three (3) years’ experience in accounting systems, financial systems analysis, or closely related area, including support of complex financial processes and enterprise financial systems.
• Customer Service experience in financial systems, accounting, or enterprise application.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and concepts; SQL Database; general knowledge of personal computer hardware and operating systems; network understanding; current information technology trends, language, and new software, agile programming methodologies; project management and programming language.
• Skills in problem solving and team facilitation; process improvement and controls; database manipulation and decoding; effective and accurate communication in both written and verbal forms; ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders; analyzing and problem solving logically and conceptually; customer service; public interfacing; handle confidential information; typing and entering data with speed and accuracy; utilizing MS office products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial or accounting systems (ERP/EPM)
• Participation in system testing or implementations
• SQL or data analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of systems and processes to identify risks, diagnose, strategize, design, and implement new processes and controls to maintain financial data integrity.
• Effectively communicate across the Grant PUD to identify opportunities for improvement in processes; solve problems; implement solutions and resolve areas of concern.
• Provide analysis, guidance, and problem resolution for complex system and data issues.
• Develop and maintain standardized policies, procedures, and controls that support best practices for integration and maintenance of systems; and supporting interfaces.
• Utilize strong Project Management skills; planning, development and execution of special projects that improve financial reporting capabilities at the Utility.
• Maintain user interfaces, templates, and related standards to ensure consistent system use.
• Provide guidance and support to users and develop and provide training materials for new and existing users.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational reporting to ensure efficient processes and desired outcomes are achieved.
• Ensures reports are updated or modified to meet changing business needs; provides guidance and support to staff responsible for report development; and ensures documentation of system requirements, decisions, changes, and work activities is complete and accurate.
• Supports Finance staff through data analysis, training, and issue resolution as needed.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: Following all safety policies and procedures. Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Benefits

• Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits. Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level