Accounting Analyst II or Senior

JOB POSTING

Chelan County Public Utility District is seeking Accounting Analysts to join a collaborative, mission-driven Finance team that supports reliable, affordable, and sustainable public power for our community. This role performs professional accounting and financial reporting for one or more business lines within a large, complex public utility environment, supporting combined financial statements, external reporting, audits, and tax compliance for an organization with over $1 billion in assets and nearly $600 million in annual revenues.

We are looking for individuals who value public service, demonstrate integrity and accountability, and bring adaptability and a growth-oriented learning mindset as the District embarks on a multi-year Business Transformation initiative. This position offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to system and process modernization, collaborate across the organization, and grow professionally as Chelan County PUD prepares for planned succession associated with upcoming retirements.

The position will be filled at the Accounting Analyst I, II, or Senior level depending on qualifications and experience.

Bachelor’s and resume must be combined in a single PDF document. The cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for February 9, 2026.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist to discuss the position.

Under general supervision, perform accounting and reporting for one or more business lines and functional areas, assist with preparation of combined financial statements, prepare tax returns, support external audits and meet various external reporting requirements for the District's combined reporting entity of over $1 billion in assets and annual revenues of nearly $600 million. Ensure that accounting and reporting practices are in compliance with contractual agreements, federal and state regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, bond covenants and District financial policies.

Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting, decision making processes and is essential for receiving clean audit opinions, maintaining strong credit ratings and achieving District financial goals and strategic objectives.

• Journalize financial statement activity, perform reconciliations, variance analysis, research and resolve discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of reported information.
• Assist department in monitoring accounting practices for compliance with contractual agreements, FERC regulations, GASB and FASB pronouncements, state requirements and management policy. Identify problem areas and potential solutions.
• Analyze, prepare schedules and respond to inquiries in support of various audits.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new procedures, policies or services.
• Assist with compilation of financial data for external data requests.
• Assist with financial analysis and document review on special projects.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance:
  Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Accounting or Business Administration from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• 2+ years of accounting or financial experience (budgeting or financial analysis) is required.
• Experience in public sector or utility accounting is desired.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desired.

Under minimal direction, perform accounting and reporting for one or more business lines and functional areas, assist with preparation of combined financial statements, prepare tax returns, support external audits and meet various external reporting requirements for the District's combined reporting entity of over $1 billion in assets and annual revenues of nearly $600 million. Ensure that accounting and reporting practices are in compliance with contractual agreements, federal and state regulations, generally accepted accounting…