Corporate Office – Accountant (Chico, CA) 03/12/2026

Del Oro Water Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Eye Insurance for employee and family

401K options

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Del Oro Water Company is seeking a full-time Accountant located at its Corporate Office in Chico, California. The role includes routine analytical duties related to financial reporting and budgeting. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with at least two years of experience. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Two plus years as an Accounting Technician or bookkeeper or comparable accounting experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of the development of the annual budgets.
• Manage asset records of the company and its affiliates.
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjustments and closing entries to the general ledger.
• Assist Finance Director in compiling annual audit data.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Corporate Office – Accountant (Chico, CA) 7/10/2025

Del Oro Water Company is currently accepting applications for a full-time

ACCOUNTANT with a water authority. This position is located at the Del Oro Water Corporate Offices in Chico, California

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Accounting the position will perform routine analytical duties with responsibility in one or more of the following areas: General Ledger, Accounts
Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Water Accounting, Water Budget, Year End Processing, Financial Reporting.

Summary of Duties:

• Assist in the coordination of the development of the annual budgets
• Manage asset records of the company and its affiliates
• Assist Accounting Technicians in the processing of receivables, payables and check reconciliations
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjustments and closing entries to the general ledger and balance
• subsidiary ledgers with control accounts in the general ledger
• Assist Finance Director in compiling annual audit data
• Assist administrative staff with contract administration
• Other related work as required to include: Field Asset Management, Risk & Resilience, Environmental & Compliance Reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or equivalent
• Two plus years as an Accounting Technician or bookkeeper or comparable accounting experience
• Basic accounting principles, basic mathematics including fractions and simple interest, alphabetical and numerical sequences, general office practices, proper telephone procedures and proper grammar
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjustments and closing entries to the general ledger and balance
• subsidiary ledgers with control accounts in the general ledger
• Assist Finance Director in compiling annual audit data
• Assist administrative staff with contract administration
• Other related work as required to include: Field Asset Management, Risk & Resilience, Environmental &Compliance Reporting

Ability to :

• Coordinate property acquisitions, transfers and retirements, administer periodic inventories of property items, and verify payroll time records
• Maintain clerical records and prepare reports and anticipate problems (including the development and anticipation of solutions
• Effectively work with all levels of employees, departments and management
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other personnel, governmental officials, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors
• Ability to interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations
• Effectively demonstrate the application of all skills, knowledge, and aptitudes required to carry out the duties and responsibilities cited above
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate employees
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record
• Detail-oriented and experienced in analyzing and improving processes
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Skill in preparing concise written reports, policies, and procedures
• Flexible and able to prioritize work and take on additional tasks as required

Salary/Benefits:

• This is a full-time position with competitive starting salary depending on qualifications
• Health, Dental, Eye Insurance for employee and family (after 60 days), paid by company
• 9 Holidays, Vacation (1 week after first year) and Sick Leave (accrued at 1/2 day per month)
• 401K options

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.delorowater.com/deloro/employmentopportunities.html
About us: Del Oro Water Company was established in 1963 and has proudly served California for over 60 years. Del Oro currently operates 20 water districts throughout the state of California. More information about
Del Oro is available at our website: www.DelOroWater.com.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. Del Oro Water Company does not discriminate against any applicant or employee
because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.