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Financial Analyst I - State Tax

Puget Sound Energy
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Bellevue
May 16, 2025
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 anopenFinancial Analyst I - State Taxposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Participates in the technical research and support of properly depicting customer locations for all new and existing development. Establishes the information system that supports PSE business processes by creating and updating the Regional Structure. Provides information to internal departments and municipalities with data research, validation and assistance. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operation 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 Create, develop and maintain the Regional Structure and Account Address information. Participate in process development and quality standards for account improvements. Recommend procedural changes to department management. Perform and review data from system audits and reporting to identify areas that require correction and/or creation in SAP. Ensure the integrity of the customer master data that is built in the system and is properly maintained. Understand and provide actionable data to internal PSE departments. Provide quality feedback to internal departments and outside agencies on customer location issues. Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Regional Structure and on customer account attributes. Research and process municipal annexations, low-income and tribal exemptions and work directly with billing department on utility tax credits. Analyze business processes, functions and procedures to determine most effective solution to meet departmental and company needs. Advise and interpret tax jurisdiction, political boundaries and company policy procedural questions related to customer service for internal and external customers. Interface with internal departments to inform and define future process improvements and ensure documentation and follow-up when necessary. Responsible for filing city business license renewals and other administrative state and local tax duties as assigned. Company & Industry Acumen - Possesses sound knowledge of company operations; may seek direction for additional tasks; able to effectively report out findings to immediate supervisor; understands when to escalate important issues. Collaboration - Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Customer Focus - Identifies customer expectations and takes actions to support the customer experience. Consistently considers customer needs in decision-making. Innovation & Process Improvement - Completes daily responsibilities with minimal oversight and looks for opportunities to identify and recommend improvements to processes, procedures and systems, when applicable; that appropriately considerers stakeholder feedback. Actively builds knowledge and skills to align with industry standards. Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience Effective verbal and written communication skills Outstanding attention to details, problem solving, and analytical skills Desired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, GIS Technology, Urban or Regional Planning or related field and/or 2 years of relevant experience or an equal combination of education and/or experience Experience working with SAP and a working knowledge of the SAP Regional Structure Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and maps Ability to read and interpret County Tax and Auditor's records Working knowledge of land planning and the political structure of municipalities Proven ability to provide excellent customer service and conflict resolution Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail Additional Information At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay range for this position is$70,200.00-$99,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com). Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.