Temporary Utility Plant Accountant (83.26)

Golden State Water Company; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Water Company, headquartered in SAN DIMAS, CA, seeks a Temporary Utility Plant Accountant to support capital project accounting, general ledger close, and regulatory reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and cooperation with engineers and audit teams.

Requires a BA in accounting with 5 years of experience, familiarity with JD Edwards/ERP, strong Excel and communication skills. This temporary role offers hourly pay and exposure to SEC/CPUC reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• Five years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in water/utilities.
• Proficient with advanced spreadsheet functions (Excel).
• Experience with JD Edwards software or major ERP is a plus.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets up capital project work orders and budgets; monitors status with engineers.
• Performs monthly/quarterly GL reconciliations and roll-forwards for utility plant accounts.
• Maintains fixed asset accounting including depreciation and sub-ledger to GL reconciliation.
• Assists with quarterly Form 10-Q/10-K and CPUC reporting; supports audits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

JD Edwards/ERP systems

Job description

Temporary Utility Plant Accountant (83.26) Location SAN DIMAS, CA (Headquarters/General Office) Job Code 83.26 Pay range $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

POSITION DEFINITION: Temporary Utility Plant Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capital Projects Administration

• Sets up work orders for capital projects; including setting up annual approved budgets and processing of periodic budget transfers as required
• Actively monitors the status of capital projects with Engineers to ensure timely closing and recording of work orders to the utility plant records

Month, Quarter and Year End Close

• Performs analysis and reconciliations on various general ledger accounts (such as unclaimed refunds, advances for construction and CIAC) on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepares monthly roll forward schedules for assigned general ledger accounts with a focus on utility plant and related general ledger accounts
• Maintains Fixed Asset accounting all-inclusive from asset set ups, transfers, depreciation, and sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliation
• Audits Main Extension Advance Contracts that have been set up and performs reconciliation of contract sub-ledgers to general ledger monthly
• Resolves data integrity and reporting issues of the contract module
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly financial support to provide Accounting and Reporting for quarterly Form 10-Q and 10-K filings to the SEC as well as support for annual government surveys and other compliance reporting such as FERC Form reports and other reporting requirements to the CPUC

Other Responsibilities

• Processes Main Extension Contract refunds, prepares assignments and monitors accuracy of the contract refunds on a monthly basis
• Evaluates JDE Contract set up for Main Extension Contracts and makes recommendations of improvements to processes.
• Prepares and records special water rights billing and tracking payments
• Assists with data requests from other departments such as Tax and Regulatory Affairs, external and internal auditors and other regulatory agencies such as CPUC
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline
• Five years of accounting experience, with increasing responsibility, in water/utility industry preferred
• Proficient with computerized office equipment, including demonstrated knowledge of advanced spreadsheet functions (Excel)
• Experience with JD Edwards software or major ERP is a plus
• Good communication (both oral and written) and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Access Database a plus
• Ability to research, interpret and compile analytical data.

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

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

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.