Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets
SJW Corp

Job Info

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Job Title 
     Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets            |          Requisition ID        req689  Type of Employment   
     Regular Full-Time Employee           |          Job Openings     1 Compensation Range        0.00 - 0.00           |           Compensation Type
     Annual Salary  

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The Texas Water Company is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for performing accounting work including project management and account reconciliations; and performs related work as required.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Performs various day-to-day accounting activities.

·         Assists with project analyses related to capital and developer projects, including project management, fixed asset database maintenance including additions, acquisitions, disposals, and transfers (Utilize PowerPlan)

·         Set up projects in the fixed asset system to receive charges.

·         Upon completion of the capital project, organize and classify charges into various asset accounts for proper asset useful lives and depreciation according to NARUC.

·         Liaison with multi-departments for document support and project inquiries.

·         Assist in preparing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations.

·         Prepares journal entries and assists in month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

·         Posts, balances, and reconciles the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.

·         Prepares, reconciles, reviews and analyzes financial records, statements, and reports as required. 

·         Performs other periodic duties and responsibilities including special projects and administrative duties as assigned.

 Other Duties  

·         Responsible for providing information required by Auditors and SJW Accounting staff  

·         Manage assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources 

·         Perform other related accounting work as assigned  

·         Occasional after hours and weekend duties may be required 

 REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

·         Knowledge in the application of generally accepted accounting principles; Sarbanes-Oxley internal control compliance.

·         Knowledge of accounting information systems.

·         Fixed assets experience is desirable.

·         Ability to manage multiple projects, and to keep track of accounting and financial data. 

·         Working knowledge of general accounting.

·         Ability to review, analyze and reconcile journals and legal documents.

·         Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting and accounting regulations.

·         Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.

·         Utilize a personal computer and current applications of accounting, word processing and spreadsheet software programs. 

·         Good written and oral communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·         A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or other related field. 

·         Four to seven years of professional level accounting experience. 

·         Experience in Microsoft Excel and ERP financial accounting systems and QuickBooks, and PowerPlan are desirable. Regulated utility experience preferred. 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works approximately 100% of time in a controlled-temperature office requiring the ability to:

·         Sit for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen

·         Use finger dexterity and hand strength to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation

·         Use a telephone and operate a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis

·         Speak and hear in person and on the phone

·         See sufficiently to perform assignments

·         Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies

·         Frequently lift or carry boxes of files, equipment or records weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds

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.

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