Staff Accountant

Passionate about supporting a mission-driven organization? Enjoy improving processes, collaborating across teams, and keeping things accurate and organized? Have experience with utilities accounting and FERC reporting, or are excited to deepen that expertise?

Well, you’re in the right place! Western Power Pool is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our team in Portland, OR!

Key Details:

• Pay: $72,500 – $82,500/year DOE
• Location: Remote in select states - must reside within the following areas: AZ, OR, WA, UT, NV, CA, WY, MT, ID, NM, CO, El Paso TX
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm PPT
• Benefits: Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; PTO, 11 paid holidays, company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), 401k with 6% match, and flexible hybrid working schedule

Who We Are: Western Power Pool (WPP) is a non-profit organization that helps keep the lights on by ensuring power utilities in the West achieve maximum benefits from coordinated operations. Our work is customer-driven, relationship-based, and collaborative.

We’ve been serving the energy sector for over 80 years and are at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and security of the power grid while spearheading the integration of renewable energy sources. As a leader in the energy sector, we manage power generation and transmission across multiple states, facilitate competitive energy markets, and foster innovation to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

To learn more, check out our website: https://www.westernpowerpool.org/

Western Power Pool is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.

Who You Are: You’re a patient, service‑oriented accounting professional who communicates clearly, asks thoughtful questions, and brings tact and professionalism to every interaction. You’re comfortable translating accounting concepts for non‑finance colleagues, coaching others through corrections, and collaborating across departments. You enjoy improving processes, adapting in an environment where workflows are still evolving, and bringing new ideas to the table. You value accuracy and organization, but just as importantly, you value people, showing up as a supportive teammate who listens well, stays curious, and contributes positively to a team that appreciates openness, learning, and shared ownership.

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and reporting
• FERC regulatory reporting knowledge required
• Ability to understand utility industry-specific account coding requirements
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal to moderate supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience with nonprofit accounting preferred
• CPA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred

What You’ll Do: As a Staff Accountant, you’ll support the full range of WPP’s core accounting activities including AP, AR, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and monthly close, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. You’ll review and process invoices, route approvals, post payments, reconcile vendor and member accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with billing, payroll‑related reconciliations, and benefit reporting. You’ll also contribute to internal controls, documentation, audits, and process improvements, helping refine workflows and build a strong, well‑structured accounting environment as the organization continues to grow.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• General Accounting, close support, and regulatory reporting
• AP/AR, GL, and reconciliations
• Payroll & benefits support
• Internal controls & audit
• Process improvement

Check us out on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-power-pool/

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Pay: $72,500.00 - $82,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently reside in one of the following areas: AZ, OR, WA, UT, NV, CA, WY, MT, ID, NM, CO, El Paso TX?
• Have you worked in the utilities industry?
• Please summarize your experience with and understanding of the FERC chart of accounts or FERC reporting.
• Which accounting software programs and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) have you used, and what was your level of involvement?
• The salary range for the role is $72,500 – $82,500. Is this within your salary requirements for a role of this size and scope?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97220