AP Accountant

About the role

This role is responsible for executing accounts payable operations for H2O America to ensure financial integrity and regulatory compliance. This role manages invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, journal entries, and vendor communications, while maintaining thorough documentation for the development of financial reports and support of audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Executes routine and non-routine accounts payable processes (incl. invoice processing, payment disbursement, vendor communications).
• Performs reconciliations of vendor statements and resolves routine and some complex discrepancies.
• Escalates as needed.
• Maintains vendor files (incl. vendor statements, aging reports).
• Prepares and executes payment runs (incl. check, ACH, P-Card disbursements) while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Carries out and verifies P-Card expense reconciliations.
• Executes timely reporting and resolves routine and some complex discrepancies.
• Supports the onboarding process by issuing P-Cards and setting up new hire accounts.
• Fills 1099 tax forms and ensures that required tax documentation is collected and submitted in regulatory compliance.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 + years of relevant professional experience.
• Holds relevant certifications required for the team’s need or directed by management.
• Holds valid Driver’s License.
• Expertise in GAAP, accounts payable, and bookkeeping best practices.
• Proficiency in general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounts payable software (e.g. Bottomline, TAP).
• Experience supporting audit processes and preparing relevant documentation.
• Experience with financial data analysis and providing actionable insights into routine anomalies.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax, as well as unclaimed property filings.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel).
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g. JD Edwards Enterprise One, Bottomline Technologies, Insight, QuickBooks, Oracle).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organization skills.