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'sOffice of Controllerteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenPrincipal Energy Accountantposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description The Principal Energy Accountant performs complex accounting and analysis functions, with minimal supervision. Participates in daily and monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Ensures SOX procedures and controls are being complied with and working according to documentation. Performs technical accounting research. 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. Job Responsibilities Performs complex accounting, analysis and prepares documentation in form of policy or guidance memos. Prepares, evaluates, and maintains data using complex financial analysis models. Evaluates and implements changes related to regulatory and GAAP compliance. Prepares and reviews complex journal entries. Leads in the required maintenance of the general ledger and/or other systems and databases. Prepares and reviews complex internal, external, and regulatory financial reports. Responds to complex ad hoc requests received from management and other departments. Leads or participates on special projects/research within the department and for management. Ensures compliance with and appropriate design of internal controls. Technical accounting research and evaluation and interpretation of accounting pronouncements and SEC regulations. Prepares and/or reviews consolidated financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Reviews the work of other accountants. Prepares internal, external, and regulatory financial reports as related to the financial statements. Represents the department at company meetings. Leads or participates on special projects/research within the department and for management. Complies with internal controls and actively update SOX 404 procedures. May act as a subject matter expert. Provides training and guidance to less experienced staff. Company & Industry Acumen - Consistently demonstrates a breadth of industry and company knowledge and viewed by peers and external leaders as a key resource; has the ability to extract key findings from an analysis and relay that information to key stakeholders; works to refine and expand knowledge base continually and drives improvement throughout processes. Collaboration - Partners with directors and senior management to drive strategic initiatives and long-term business objectives. Work products give leadership confidence in collaborative efforts with some guidance. Customer Focus - Consistently anticipates customer needs and proactively identifies ways to improve customer experience. Innovation & Process Improvement - Takes ownership of personal and departmental responsibilities while identifying and proactively implementing 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 and actively shares knowledge with others. Strategic - Uses strategic thinking and critical reasoning to create