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Application Deadline:

12/16/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$28.94 - $40.44 Hourly

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Accounting Specialist or Senior Accounting Specialist to join our Fixed Asset Accounting & Reporting team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does an Accounting Specialist do for us?

This individual performs a variety of accounting functions, reconciliations, compiles data and prepares financial reports for analysis, and assists with special projects. They will analyze accounting documents for accuracy, traces and investigates transactions to resolve questionable data and takes corrective action when necessary. They will review financial attributes of individual construction projects, process asset retirements and any necessary adjustments, and permanently close construction projects.

Additional Duties:

• Reviews construction project (work orders) accurately, timely, and in compliance with internal control requirements.
• Verifies account entries for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
• Identifies and responds actively and with sensitivity to the needs of customers, internal and external.
• Supportive, open to, and responsive to change.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and performs work independently within defined parameters and timelines.

A Senior Accounting Specialist will also:

Under broad direction handle a wide variety of advanced accounting work including maintenance of and preparing reports on complex asset and accounting records, exercising considerable initiative in arranging details to meet objectives. At this level, incumbents must exercise independent decision making and apply specialized knowledge.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Basic accounting principles and procedures
• Specialized accounting, such as fixed asset and cost accounting

Skills in:

• Proficient in the use of Excel and enterprise-wide financial and/or work management systems, i.e., Asset Suite/PeopleSoft applications
• Effective editing and proofreading to compose the content and format of correspondence and technical documents
• Researching and preparing basic reports and correspondence in routine administrative areas

Ability to:

• Understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.
• Develop and improve job processes in an evolving environment
• Safeguard the use of sensitive and confidential information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Accounting Specialist:

Education:

• Associates degree in related discipline

OR

• Equivalent work experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline

Experience:

• 4 years of relevant work experience

OR

• Bachelors degree in related discipline

Senior Accounting Specialist:
Education:

• Associates degree in related discipline

OR

• Equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 6 years of relevant work experience

OR

• Bachelors degree in related discipline plus 2 years of relevant work experience
• Preferred:
  • Bachelors degree in related discipline plus 2 years of relevant work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

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Competencies:

Adaptability, Collaborating, Communication, Customer Orientation, Initiating Action, Managing Work, Quality Orientation

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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:  Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: [email protected]

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.