Utility Plant Accountant (110.26)

American States Water Company; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Golden State Water Company, a major water utility in California, is seeking an experienced accountant to manage capital projects, month-end close, and fixed asset accounting. The role requires strong ERP experience, Excel proficiency, and collaborative skills.

The position supports SEC filings and regulatory reporting within a dedicated finance team. The job emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and cross-department coordination, with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs analysis and reconciliations on various general ledger accounts 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.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

• Bachelor’s 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.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

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.