POSITION SUMMARY:This position is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of payroll processing and associated tasks, and the timely development and delivery of external reporting and compliance deliverables. The Payroll Accountant and External Reporting and Compliance Specialist reports to the controller.

KEY or ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Payroll

• Process in-house bi-monthly and supplemental payrolls.
• Complete payroll-related reporting requirements.
• Facilitate payroll-related fund transfers.

Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and file various regulatory actions to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements.

Power Sales Agreements and Tariff Compliance

• Complete rate update calculations and other actions as required by various power sales agreements and AELPs tariff.

Financial Reporting

• Update and develop reports as needed to satisfy AELPs external financial reporting requirements.

Debt Covenant Compliance

• Update reports as needed to satisfy AELP debt covenant requirements

Rate Case

• Support AELPs CFO in the rate case process, including development of initial filings and responding to related discovery.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Experience and/or education sufficient to demonstrate a strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and methods and show proficiency in standard accounting processes. Examples of this may include, but are not limited to, anassociates degree, a bachelors degree, or a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting and/or significant experience performing accounting functions for an audited entity. Payroll experience is highly desired.

Experience with enterprise-level accounting software is preferred.

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED: The duties of this position will require regular use of a desktop computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, printer, as well as other office equipment as required for the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To meet all expectations of this position, the employee must be able to lift 20 pounds without assistance and sit for long periods of time.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: For an employee to succeed in this position they will need to: utilize analytical skills for complex problem solving, prioritize workload, work efficiently and meet deadlines, collaborate with coworkers, and adapt to changing tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: At Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, we maintain a drug-free workplace with a commitment to safety and job satisfaction. All employees must comply with AELandP company policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Company Description

Since 1893, Alaska Electric Light and Power Company has provided clean, renewable, low-cost hydropower to the community of Juneau. Serving over 18,000 customers, AELandP prides itself on a history of innovation such as being the first in the world to connect cruise ships to shore power, the first in the US to utilize the Daisy Bell for avalanche mitigation, and the first in Alaska to implement an Electric Vehicle charging rate, among many other innovations.

AELandP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avista Corp.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Money Purchase Plan
• 401(k)
• Legal Plan
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance