Business Analyst - Portland, Oregon - 110562

Date: May 22, 2023

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Conducts Accounts Payable research, gathering information , development of alternatives and recommendations. Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to, why an invoice hasn’t paid, duplicate payments, identifying refunds and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for our suppliers and customers.

• Conduct analysis through research, gathering, and identifying issues related to paying our suppliers.

• Present research and recommendations to management and implement selected alternative.

• Maintain data impacting financial results, including reconciliation with other data sources.

• Audit invoice payment data, analyze business processes, and conduct special studies.

• Present analysis but not limited to why an invoice hasn’t paid, duplicate payments, refunds, financial analysis, and reporting.

• Report on performance and assist in developing alternatives and recommendations for improvement to management.

• Provide training and communication of changes in policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or other applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience

• A minimum of three years experience contributing to the development of proven data/information gathering, analysis, , and interpretation skills.

• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.

• Proven communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters which may be sensitive in nature.

• Ability to work with all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds, and ability to work as a member on a team.

• Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.

• Teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and management on policy and strategic issues.

• Proven problem solving skills.

Preferences

• Knowledge of Accounts Payable and the electric utility industry.

• Experience with SAP or Oracle and processes.

• Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Additional Information

Req Id: 110562

Company Code: PacifiCorp

Primary Location: PORTLAND

Department: Pacific Power

Schedule: FT

Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $68,000.00 - $80,000.00

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.