We are eager to add a resourceful Accounting 2 to join our energetic team at NW Natural in Portland, OR.
Growing your career as a Full Time Accounting 2 is an unparalleled opportunity to develop beneficial skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, project management and have the right commitment for the job, then apply for the position of Accounting 2 at NW Natural today!
Union Position
Account Services-Billing; Portland , Oregon (US-OR)
Regular FT
Posting # 4513 About Us:
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, We're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility. The Role: Performs general clerical accounting duties. Day to Day:
Adjusts, reconciles, and verifies accounting-related information.
Reviews and processes paperwork and forms.
Communicates with internal and external customers to answer questions and resolve issues.
Researches and investigates discrepancies.
Follows up to resolve issues.
Maintains documentation for audit purposes.
Maintains databases or spreadsheets and creates invoices or reports.
Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
Performs other tasks as required, including those in lower levels as referenced in the CBA, with training as needed.
Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
Demonstrates the Company's core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.
Responds to inquires pertaining to billing issues.
Issues meter and service orders, verifies completion, resolves billing issues, and updates CIS.
Inputs data and/or cancels orders for commercial and residential customer billings.
Reviews bill and service order exceptions to validate, identify, and correct possible errors. Issues re-read orders on questionable meter information and re-bills accounts.
Investigates accounts with potential damaged registration meters.
Operates, monitors and maintains daily online transactions to support the obtaining of meter reads in accordance with the company's meter reading schedule. Executes meter reading route changes as directed by supervisor.
May update tax codes; communicates with government agencies, and/or reconstructs cross-meter accounts.
Assists in department process improvements. Come on your first day with:
One to two years accounting or equivalent experience preferred.
Basic math and reading skills.
Basic ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
Typing at 35 wpm.
Data entry skills of 6,000 kph with 90% accuracy.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Company's organization, interrelationships, policies, procedures, processes, and department/work specific requirements.
Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, apply procedures in sequence, make decisions with limited information, and work in a structured team environment.
Sustained sitting for 6-8 hours per day, hand/finger dexterity and ability to grasp, bend, lift, reach, and stoop. What we offer:
Health & Wellness -
Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
Start with 16 PTO Days (Amount varies based on accrued work hours)
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
3 weeks paid parental leave
Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women's Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities
Financial -
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless Hourly Rate: $28.57 Deadline: 10/10/23 Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. Pre-employment drug tests are part of the hiring process and apply to all positions..
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com or View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
Benefits of working as a Accounting 2 in Portland, OR:
? Career Growth Potential
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
