Accounting Specialist

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. We are seeking an Accounting Specialist External Reporting to join our collaborative and customercentric Finance organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accuracy, transparency, and integrity across Itrons external reporting processes. The ideal candidate is detailoriented, agile in a dynamic environment, proactive in using innovative toolsincluding AIand energized by crossfunctional collaboration. Duties & Responsibilities Assist in preparation of SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required external reports with accountability, accuracy, and a customercentric mindset. Support preparation of earnings releases, proxy statements, sustainability reporting, and census reports, ensuring clarity and consistency with Itrons authentic communication standards. Maintain clean, accurate, and complete supporting workpapers that reflect strong organizational discipline. Contribute to cash flow statement preparation with analytical rigor and attention to detail. Gather, analyze, and summarize financial data to support management decisionmaking, driving agile and collaborative insights. Serve as system administrator for Workiva and PFX, supporting innovative reporting solutions. Act as a liaison with external auditors and internal partners to support control walkthroughs, SOX testing, and overall audit coordination with professionalism and integrity. Support annual goodwill impairment analysis and quarterly/annual pension accounting processes. Coordinate quarterly certification processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and accountable reporting. Research, document, and apply technical accounting guidance and SEC regulations, demonstrating strong judgment and authenticity. Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, and valuations, demonstrating agile thinking and analytical depth. Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships across the organization through proactive and authentic communication. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of related accounting or financial reporting experience. Bachelors degree in Accounting required. CPA required. Strong analytical, technical, and organizational skills with an accountable and customercentric approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines in an agile environment. Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, and professionalism when working with sensitive information. Proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and summarizing financial data to support decisionmaking. Resourceful, proactive, and committed to continuous improvementincluding innovative use of AI where applicable. Preferred Skills & Experience Public accounting or SEC reporting experience. Familiarity with Workiva and XBRL tagging. Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems, and tools such as EPM Smartview Reporting tool. Strong project management and organizational skills supporting agile execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating authenticity and collaborative partnership. Strong professional skepticism and high ethical standards. 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! The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $75,000-141,000 annually. #LI-EP1 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 Accessibility@itron.com. 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 Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future. Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart-city solutions help build resilient communities around the world. You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here. Not ready to apply? Introduce yourself to our team so we can stay in touch. 5000+ global employees Products and solutions deployed in 100+ countries Headquarters: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA Publicly traded: ITRI ESG goals and achievements Award-winning workplace Inclusion-first work culture Commitment to employee growth and development: iGrow program Employee resource groups*: iBelong program Paid internships, co-op and apprenticeships Generous and flexible paid time off* *Variable by location or position Hear from our Employees @ Itron Careers Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email accessibility@itron.com.