California Water Service Group · 16 hours ago
Senior Accountant
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expCalifornia Water Service Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee key operational, analytical, and accounting functions within the Accounts Payable organization. The role involves supervising AP activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting complex accruals and month-end close processes.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze complex accrual calculations for AP‑related expenses, ensuring accuracy for month‑end close
Reconcile AP‑related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
Prepare variance analysis and provide insights into financial reporting
Assist with internal and external audit requests, including documentation and testing support
Provide daily oversight and guidance to the AP team, ensuring timely processing of invoices, vendor management, payment runs, and issue resolution
Monitor productivity and support adherence to internal controls and service‑level agreements
Mentor, train, and support AP staff on policies, systems, and processes
Oversee all Cash Remittance activities
Coordinate with Consolidation team to support cash validation accurately
Identify opportunities to streamline AP and remittance workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual processes
Support ERP and AP automation improvement initiatives, including UAT testing, requirements documentation
Maintain and strengthen internal controls in alignment with corporate policies and compliance requirements
Serve as a subject‑matter expert for AP‑related inquiries from internal departments, business units, and external vendors
Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Accounting, IT, and other teams to resolve complex issues and improve end‑to‑end P2P processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Financial Analysis experience
Experience preparing complex accruals and supporting month‑end close
Strong understanding of AP operations and GAAP accounting principles
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Proficiency with ERP systems and AP automation tools
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial analysis)
Preferred
Prior supervisory, lead, or mentoring experience
Experience supporting SOX compliance, audits, and policy documentation
Familiarity with dashboards or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Leadership & team development
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Integrity and adherence to internal controls and financial compliance
Company
California Water Service Group
California Water Service Group provides high-quality, affordable water and wastewater services to more than two million people west of the Mississippi River.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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