Senior SEC Reporting Analyst

CTwater; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

H2O America, the parent of San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water and Texas Water, seeks a Senior SEC Reporting Analyst to join our financial reporting team. You will prepare and file 10-Q/10-K, manage equity-based transactions, and support GAAP in complex accounting areas.

Strong collaboration with senior management is essential for timely, accurate disclosures. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience including SEC exposure; Big 4 and CPA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with significant accounting coursework.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including SEC reporting exposure.
• Big 4 experience preferred; CPA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file annual and quarterly financial statements and SEC filings.
• Administer stock compensation, equity schedules and EPS calculations.
• Research and document technical accounting issues and significant estimates.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and manage external auditor requests.
• Support SOX compliance and assist with internal control activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Equity-based transactions

Financial analysis

JDEdwards

Workiva

Equity management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

5 years accounting experience

Big 4 experience preferred

CPA designation preferred

Tools

JDEdwards

Workiva

Equity management systems

Job description

H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of Senior SEC Reporting Analyst to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, the Senior SEC Reporting Analyst participates in the preparation and filing of annual and quarterly financial statements, as well as other SEC filings. In addition, this role will have responsibilities in stock compensation administration, general ledger accounting, special projects, technical accounting research, internal control activities and compliance.

Specific Responsibilities

The Senior SEC Reporting Analyst will be responsible for performing complex financial, accounting and technical analysis. He/she performs accounting work of an advanced level requiring a comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). He/she must be able to adjust quickly to changing priorities, have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to interface with senior management, work well independently as well as in a team environment, communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and effectively manage critical deadlines. In addition, the individual must be able to perform various accounting functions as needed.

• Assists in the preparation of documents for 10-Q, 10-K and Proxy filings.
• Responsible for the administration, journal entries and reporting of all equity-based transactions, equity schedules, EPS calculations, and footnotes disclosures for SEC filings.
• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues and operational applications, including areas of significant accounting estimates and judgement, new accounting pronouncements, significant transactions, and complex business arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with and review of the XBRL process, as well as GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements.
• Support and prepare annual report for subsidiaries and support requests by external auditors.
• Prepare disclosure checklists and ensure compliance with all GAAP and disclosure requirements.
• Prepares, reconciles, reviews and analyzes financial records, statements, and reports as required.
• Assist in the Company’s SOX compliance efforts in connection with the financial reporting process.
• Works with external auditors; prepares analytical, financial, and statistical reports and other analyses as required.
• Ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting as required by management.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in the application of generally accepted accounting principles, external reporting requirements and compliance, stock compensation accounting, and complex accounting and financial issues.
• Knowledge of accounting information systems and relational database query and reporting.
• Ability to review, analyze and reconcile journals, ledgers and legal documents.
• Organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Utilize computer applications for accounting, word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
• Proactive, organized and able to take ownership of projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or a closely related field which has included a significant amount of accounting coursework.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent accounting experience required, including at least 2 years of SEC reporting experience.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Diversified experience with financial accounting systems, JDEdwards experience a plus, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and advanced experience in Workiva and equity management systems preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Location

• Connecticut Water: 93 W Main St. Clinton, CT 06413
• Maine Water: 93 Industrial Park Rd. Saco, ME
• San Jose Water: 110 W. Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95110
• Texas Water: 6000 FM 2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

Salary

• SJW: $110,144 -$134,620
• TX: $73,437 -$132,165
• MEWS: $79,361 -$142,871
• CTWS: $79,361 - $142,871

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.