California Water Service

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager and plays a critical role in overseeing key operational, analytical, and accounting functions within the Accounts Payable organization. This position provides day to day supervision of AP and Cash Remittance activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. The Senior Accountant is responsible for complex accruals, month end close support, variance analysis, system improvements, and cross functional collaboration to enhance the overall procure to pay (P2P) process. This position is located in San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Complex Accruals & Accounting Support

• 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.

Accounts Payable Operations & Team Supervision

• 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.

• Cash Remittance & Disbursement Oversight

• Oversee all Cash Remittance activities.

• Coordinate with Consolidation team to support cash validation accurately.

Process Improvement & Systems Enhancement

• 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.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Salary Range: $102,000 - $189,400 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.  California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.  The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.