Senior Python Data Analyst Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Closes: June 21, 2026
Job Description
Do you enjoy applying strong accounting fundamentals while also thinking about how work can be done better, faster, and smarter? This role offers an opportunity to contribute to essential accounting functions while supporting the modernization of financial systems, processes, and tools that enable the business.
We currently have an opportunity on our Projects and Fixed Assets Accounting team. This team is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the Company's projects and fixed assets, including providing capital and operations and maintenance determinations to internal customers.
This role is well-suited for an accounting professional who is comfortable working with modern financial systems and evolving technology and who brings a continuous improvement mindset. Successful candidates demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance data quality while supporting accounting, reporting, and business needs in a changing systems environment.
The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with the ability to learn new systems quickly, leverage technology and data effectively, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen controls, streamline workflows, and support timely, accurate financial information.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review monthly close entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Analyze accounting transactions, identify issues, research applicable guidance, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and SOX procedures.
• Collaborate with internal customers, auditors, regulators, and cross functional teams to support business and reporting needs.
• Contribute to process improvements, efficiencies, and documentation across accounting activities.
• Support the modernization of accounting processes and data through financial systems and technology-enabled solutions.
• Support the transition of accounting processes and data from legacy systems to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with ERP configuration, testing, and implementation activities related to projects, fixed assets, and related accounting processes.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Information Technology, and business partners to map current processes to ERP functionality and identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• Support data conversion, reconciliation, internal controls, and SOX compliance activities associated with ERP implementation and ongoing system enhancements.

Requirements:
Accounting Analyst II:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, accounting, general business, tax, statistics or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of theory and general practices of subject area.
• Demonstrated advance understanding of the accounting field and good understanding of the company's business processes and operations.

Hiring Range: $68,027 to $87,754; ML 7
Accounting Analyst III includes the requirements for II plus:

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the theory and practices of related accounting field.
• Demonstrated depth of technical competency indicating mastery of the theory and practice of the subject area.
• Demonstrated knowledge and big picture understanding of major business processes and operations.

Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838; ML 9
Senior Accounting Analyst includes the requirements for II and III plus:

• 8+ years of progressive responsibility in accounting.
• Requires the capacity to work with peers, external auditors, and management.
• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls and regulatory rules/regulations is required.
• Demonstrate effective and flexible verbal and written communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated advanced level of technical expertise and Independent decision making.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated informal leadership preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Masters in accounting, finance, economics, general business, tax, or statistics preferred.

Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496; ML 10
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager.
To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee's various knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".
Total Rewards
At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That's why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.
We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.
In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is [Insert Full Range $min to $maximum]. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com
Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
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