Accounting Specialist - External Reporting

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Liberty Lake, WA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Energy
The Role
The Senior Accountant will prepare and analyze financial statements, support SEC filings, and ensure compliance, while managing relationships with auditors and internal teams.
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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 customer‑centric 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 Sarbanes‑Oxley 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
  • Bachelor’s 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 don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's 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 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].

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: www.itron.com

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel-based analysis

Itron Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Itron and has not been reviewed or approved by Itron.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options, life and disability insurance, an EAP, and mental‑health resources, with plans characterized as strong for U.S. employees.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is standard, and recent company materials describe a comparatively strong matching formula alongside access to an ESPP.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Policies include unlimited PTO for many salaried roles and paid holidays. Hybrid/remote options also appear in recent postings.

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The Company
HQ: Liberty City, WA
5,284 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our proven portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage energy and water for the people they serve.

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