Job Description
Job Description
Utility Plant Accountant (Temporary)
About the Role
Our client, an established California water utility, is seeking a Temporary Utility Plant Accountant to support capital project accounting, fixed assets, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
Assignment length: Ongoing
What You’ll Do
Capital Projects Administration
- Set up work orders for capital projects, including annual approved budgets and periodic budget transfers
- Track capital project status with Engineers to make sure work orders are closed and recorded to utility plant records on time
Month, Quarter, and Year-End Close
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and quarterly, including unclaimed refunds, advances for construction, and contributions in aid of construction (CIAC)
- Prepare monthly roll-forward schedules for assigned accounts, with a focus on utility plant and related accounts
- Handle all fixed asset accounting, including asset setups, transfers, depreciation, and sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliation
- Audit Main Extension Advance Contracts and reconcile contract sub-ledgers to the general ledger monthly
- Resolve data integrity and reporting issues in the contract module
- Help prepare quarterly financial support for SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K filings, annual government surveys, FERC Form reports, and CPUC reporting requirements
Other Responsibilities
- Process Main Extension Contract refunds, prepare assignments, and monitor refund accuracy monthly
- Evaluate JD Edwards (JDE) contract setup for Main Extension Contracts and recommend process improvements
- Prepare and record special water rights billing and track payments
- Respond to data requests from Tax, Regulatory Affairs, internal and external auditors, and regulatory agencies such as the CPUC
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to research, interpret, and compile analytical data
Preferred
- Water or utility industry experience
- Experience with JD Edwards or another major ERP system
- Microsoft Access experience
Physical Requirements
This role may involve standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing and pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, sitting, typing, reading, writing, color determination, speaking, and listening for extended periods.
Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.