Accounting Analyst II

This posting opens Friday January 30 2026 and will remain open until Tuesday February 17 2025 at 3:00p.m. (PST). The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is looking for an experienced accounting professional to fill the role of Accounting Analyst II.

This position will record and monitor accounting transactions and assist in the preparation of payroll financial statements and analysis for the electric and water candidates will have a combination of experience performing the following:

• Accounts Payable
• Account reconciliation
• Financial reporting (including monthly and year-end closing)
• Payroll
• Benefit payment processing & reconciliation
• Debt Service Accounting
• Federal & State Grants
• Governmental Accounting

The Accounting Analyst role offers a broad range of responsibilitieswith room for growth. The General Accounting department is a dynamic and fluid workgroup offering many opportunities to work together and learn from each other. If you like variety and working in a team environment then this may be the position for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Record monitor and reconcile accounting activities across the general ledger and related sub ledger systems in accordance with accounting standards and policies.
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements payroll statements and capital spending reports; analyze variances and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Support audit activities by preparing work papers schedules and documentation; review supporting materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Record cash investment and debt-related activity; prepare reconciliations journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with investment and financing policies.
• Assist with accounting and reporting for capital projects grants contracts and affiliated entities ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and compliance.
• Develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools to support forecasting budgeting and utility financial analysis.
• Support operational staff with budget monitoring ledger inquiries and interpretation of accounting and financial policies.
• Participate in preparation of financing documents debt offerings and ratings agency materials with guidance from senior staff.

What Youll Bring

• Apply governmental accounting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applied to utilities utilizing computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data exercise sound judgment and identify risks trends and variances.
• Strong technical aptitude with accounting systems financial modeling tools and advanced spreadsheets.
• Experience working within established policies procedures and regulatory requirements while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical financial information clearly and effectively to a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational time-management and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective working relationships and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Commitment to professionalism accountability continuous learning and culturally competent practices.

Please note:This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting annual salary range for this position based on level commensurate with knowledge skills and education as they relate to the position is: $79410.19 - $99262.74.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package Read more about our benefits.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

Minimum Experience: Four years of experience in the assigned area of responsibility.

Recommended skills: Basic understanding of governmental accounting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related field.

Recommended Education: Masters degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a related field.

Equivalency:An equivalent combination of experience and education may be qualifying.

Professional license or registration: None
Oregon drivers license required: No
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: No
Post-offer physical/functional test required: No

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why EWEB

EWEB is Oregons largest customer-owned a public utility we are owned by the people of Eugene and are chartered to provide reliable affordable water and electricity for our customers. We offer great benefits and a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity innovation involvement teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged and we support EWEBs core values of Safe Reliable Affordable Environmental and Community/Culture in all that we do.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture education experience physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco Smoke and Vapor - Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air appearance and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees contractors volunteers and visitors may not use distribute or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions on EWEB property or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Note: This Job Posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEBs right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated as necessary to reflect evolving business needs

Required Experience:

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