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  Performs all duties in accordance with established safety practices.

• Contributes to a successful work group by listening to and taking time to understand suggestions and concerns of co-workers.

• Offers constructive suggestions and ideas that help the team to meet or exceed objectives and goals by accepting and supporting team decisions.

• Maintains a positive and collaborative attitude in the workplace.

• Determines appropriate priorities to balance workload when deadlines compete. Seeks assistance when needed.

• Responds quickly and appropriately to inquiries, requests, or concerns.

• Reviews own work for accuracy and routinely detect or prevent errors or mistakes that would prove costly or could jeopardize the operations of the PUD.

• Works additional hours as necessary to achieve departmental goals as directed by the supervisor.

• Reviews and follows PUD employee policies and procedures.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field required.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting experience required.

• At least five (5) years of leadership experience managing and supervising accounting staff and leading the accounting function of an organization preferred.

• Experience in accounting for an electric utility and experience with NISC financial systems is highly desired.

• An advanced degree and/or professional certification, e.g., CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

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  Thorough understanding of governmental and financial accounting standards and processes.

• Knowledge of various local, State, and Federal laws and regulations impacting PUD finances and operations.

• Thorough understanding of internal control matters.

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership; and manage and coordinate complex financial, personnel, and operational matters, systems, and projects.

• Thorough knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, budgeting and forecasting, cash management and financial techniques, local, state and federal laws and regulations impacting utility business, financial accounting software.

• Working knowledge of Rural Utilities Service regulations and accounting procedures within a reasonable amount of time.

• Working knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Uniform Systems of Accounts.

• Demonstrated ability to direct departmental functions, prepare and monitor budgets and financial models, communicate financial information, and use independent and discretionary judgment.

• Ability to develop, implement and oversee sound fiscal policies and procedures, including those covering internal controls.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct clear, concise, and effective presentations in a public setting.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills to build relationships and foster collaboration among team members and departments.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and promote cross-functional teamwork to achieve PUD goals.

• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts.

• Ability to act with honesty and integrity and promote ethical behavior.

• Ability to meet deadlines regularly and reliably.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must successfully complete a criminal background check. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Position requires occasional overnight or out of town travel for training and business needs. Requires ability to work additional hours as necessary to ensure that the goals and needs of the PUD are met.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The position primarily works in a temperature-controlled office environment. Office spaces include traditional office lighting as well as consistent and frequent noise, interruptions, and other similar distractions. Work involves extended periods of time in a stationary position while moving, grasping, and working with documents, office supplies, and other business materials. Requires visual and auditory ability to use personal computer or other technology devices for reviewing, analyzing, creating, transmitting, and presenting documents, data and other business-related information.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Jefferson County PUD requires the candidate in this position to reside within Jefferson, Kitsap or Clallam County. The residency requirement must be met within six (6) months of hire date.

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