Senior Accountant Fixed Assets
SJW Corp

Job Info

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Job Title

Senior Accountant Fixed Assets

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Requisition ID

req739

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time Employee

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Job Openings

1

Compensation Range

76100.00 - 121800.00

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Compensation Type

Annual Salary

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Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

We are 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.  

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Fixed Assets Manager, the Senior Accountant performs complex accounting work and/or directs the work of other accountants in support of accounting functions including Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Prepaids, Accounts Payable, Cash, and Accounts Receivable.

Specific Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of professional accounting duties including cost accounting of self-constructed assets and project management. 
• Review and monitor charges to capital projects to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Develop and maintain records of fixed assets including prepaids, additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Maintain the capital asset roll forward.
• Prepares journal entries, balances, maintains and reconciles a variety of general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
• Analyze accounting data in the capital asset system, subsidiary, and general ledger to review and highlight variances, trends, exceptions and discrepancies, taking action as appropriate.
• Identify and document accounting treatment (capital or expense) for capital asset projects. Ensure historical reference by documenting procedures and decisions, maintaining required documentation, and providing documents as necessary.
• Ensure SOX compliance with key controls and accurate GAAP financial reporting, fulfilling internal and external reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers and other departments to ensure the accuracy of capital assets accounting treatment.
• Prepare capital assets schedules for various audits and provide documentation for auditors as necessary.
• Assist with various ad hoc projects as needed.
• Serve as back-up to extension deposit accountant.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices, and procedures. 
• Ability to apply independent judgement and discretion as appropriate.
• Detail oriented, analytical and highly organized.
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy, preparing clear, accurate and concise reports and correspondence. 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with JE Edwards E1 and/or PowerPlan is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field.
• 5 years of professional accounting experience which includes 3 years of increasingly complex and responsible capital asset management.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.

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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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