Strategic Utility Plant Accountant (Temporary)

American States Water Company; San Dimas (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Water Company in San Dimas, CA seeks a Temporary Utility Plant Accountant to support capital projects accounting, month-end close, and compliance reporting. The role involves setting up budgets, tracking expenditures, and preparing schedules for general ledger accounts.

Responsibilities include reconciling asset records, audits of contract sub-ledgers, and assisting with Form 10-Q/10-K support and CPUC filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• Five years of accounting experience, preferably in water/utility.
• Proficient with advanced spreadsheet functions (Excel).
• Experience with JD Edwards or major ERP is a plus.
• Good communication (oral and written) and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Access database a plus.
• Ability to research, interpret and compile analytical data.

Responsibilities

• Sets up work orders for capital projects and budgets; processes budget transfers.
• Monitors capital projects with Engineers to ensure timely closing and recording.
• Performs GL reconciliations (e.g., unclaimed refunds, construction advances) monthly/quarterly.
• Prepares monthly roll forward schedules for utility plant GL accounts.
• Maintains fixed asset accounting from setup to sub-ledger to GL reconciliation.
• Audits Main Extension contracts and reconciles sub-ledgers monthly.
• Resolves data integrity issues in the contract module.
• Supports quarterly Form 10-Q/10-K filings and CPUC reporting.
• Processes contract refunds and monitors monthly accuracy.
• Assists with data requests from Tax, Regulatory, and auditors.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Golden State Water Company in San Dimas, CA seeks a Temporary Utility Plant Accountant to support capital projects accounting, month-end close, and compliance reporting. The role involves setting up budgets, tracking expenditures, and preparing schedules for general ledger accounts.

Responsibilities include reconciling asset records, audits of contract sub-ledgers, and assisting with Form 10-Q/10-K support and CPUC filings.