Temporary Utility Plant Accountant (83.26)

About the Role

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States, delivering quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. With over 90 years of service, we prioritize putting customers first.

Responsibilities

• Capital Projects Administration
  • Sets up work orders for capital projects, including annual approved budgets and processing periodic budget transfers.
  • Actively monitors the status of capital projects with Engineers to ensure timely closing and recording of work orders to utility plant records.
• Month, Quarter, and Year-End Close
  • Performs analysis and reconciliations on various general ledger accounts (e.g., unclaimed refunds, advances for construction, and CIAC) on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Prepares monthly roll-forward schedules for assigned general ledger accounts, focusing on utility plant and related accounts.
  • Maintains fixed asset accounting, including asset setups, transfers, depreciation, and sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliation.
• Audits
  • Audits Main Extension Advance Contracts and performs reconciliation of contract sub-ledgers to the general ledger monthly.
  • Resolves data integrity and reporting issues within the contract module.
  • Assists in preparing quarterly financial support for SEC filings (Form 10-Q and 10-K), annual government surveys, and compliance reporting such as FERC Form reports and CPUC requirements.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Processes Main Extension Contract refunds, prepares assignments, and monitors accuracy of refunds monthly.
  • Evaluates JDE Contract setups for Main Extension Contracts and recommends process improvements.
  • Prepares and records special water rights billing and tracks payments.
  • Assists with data requests from departments such as Tax and Regulatory Affairs, external/internal auditors, and regulatory agencies like the CPUC.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Five years of accounting experience, with increasing responsibility; water/utility industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computerized office equipment and advanced spreadsheet functions (Excel).
• Experience with JD Edwards software or a major ERP system is a plus.
• Strong communication (oral and written), analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Access Database knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to research, interpret, and compile analytical data.

Physical Demands

• May include standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, sitting, typing, reading, writing, color determination, speaking, and listening for extended periods.

This position involves access to confidential, private, and sensitive information. The selected candidate will be required to pass a background check.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.