Senior Accountant External Reporting

Itron

Job Location:

Liberty Lake, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world by protecting essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us in building technology-driven solutions that help our customers better manage critical infrastructure.

Itron Inc. is a U.S. public company dedicated to transforming how utilities and cities manage energy and water. We are seeking a Senior Accountant External Reporting to support the preparation analysis and integrity of financial statements external reports and SEC filings. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors to ensure accurate timely and transparent reporting while continuously improving processes through innovation and the thoughtful use of technology including AI where applicable.

This role requires strong professional judgment attention to detail accountability in handling sensitive information and the agility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic deadline-driven environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings including Forms 10-K 10-Q 8-K and other required external reports ensuring accuracy compliance and transparency for investors and customers.
Support the preparation of earnings releases proxy statements sustainability reporting and census reporting with a customercentric and compliant mindset.
Prepare and maintain clean accurate and complete supporting workpapers that demonstrate accountability and audit readiness.
Assist with cash flow statement preparation and related analysis.
Gather analyze and summarize financial data to support management decision-making and external reporting.
Serve as a system administrator for Workiva and PFX systems contributing to continuous improvement and innovative use of reporting technology.
Act as a liaison between external auditors and internal teams including support for control walkthroughs and SarbanesOxley testing.
Assist in annual goodwill impairment reviews and quarterly/annual pension reviews.
Coordinate the collection validation and reporting of quarterly certifications.
Support research documentation and application of technical accounting and SEC reporting matters with professional skepticism and integrity.
Assist with accounting considerations related to acquisitions dispositions and valuations as needed.
Build strong collaborative relationships across finance and the broader business through proactive communication and authentic partnership.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience including exposure to financial reporting external reporting or audit-related activities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and apply sound professional judgment.
Demonstrated accountability objectivity and integrity when working with confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in an agile deadline-driven environment.
Clear effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel-based analysis.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience.
CPA certification preferred.
Experience with Workiva and XBRL tagging.
Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems and Essbase / SmartView reporting tools.
Strong planning organization and project management capabilities.
A continuous improvement mindset including interest in leveraging automation or AI to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Experience partnering cross-functionally in a collaborative technology-enabled environment within a regulated industry.

Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial social health and wellbeing programs paid vacation 401k matching employee stock purchase program hybrid work schedule and more!

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence we connect people data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world:

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world by ...

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings including Forms 10-K 10-Q 8-K and other required external reports ensuring accuracy compliance and transparency for investors and customers.
Support the preparation of earnings releases proxy statements sustainability reporting and census reporting with a customercentric and compliant mindset.
Prepare and maintain clean accurate and complete supporting workpapers that demonstrate accountability and audit readiness.
Assist with cash flow statement preparation and related analysis.
Gather analyze and summarize financial data to support management decision-making and external reporting.
Serve as a system administrator for Workiva and PFX systems contributing to continuous improvement and innovative use of reporting technology.
Act as a liaison between external auditors and internal teams including support for control walkthroughs and SarbanesOxley testing.
Assist in annual goodwill impairment reviews and quarterly/annual pension reviews.
Coordinate the collection validation and reporting of quarterly certifications.
Support research documentation and application of technical accounting and SEC reporting matters with professional skepticism and integrity.
Assist with accounting considerations related to acquisitions dispositions and valuations as needed.
Build strong collaborative relationships across finance and the broader business through proactive communication and authentic partnership.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience including exposure to financial reporting external reporting or audit-related activities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and apply sound professional judgment.
Demonstrated accountability objectivity and integrity when working with confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in an agile deadline-driven environment.
Clear effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel-based analysis.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience.
CPA certification preferred.
Experience with Workiva and XBRL tagging.
Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems and Essbase / SmartView reporting tools.
Strong planning organization and project management capabilities.
A continuous improvement mindset including interest in leveraging automation or AI to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Experience partnering cross-functionally in a collaborative technology-enabled environment within a regulated industry.