Tax Accountant

California Water Service

Job Description:

The Temporary Tax Accountant is responsible for the preparation of corporate income, property, excise, and franchise tax returns; assists with the preparation of the monthly income tax provision for financial reporting; maintains tax depreciation, gain/loss, and discontinued operations schedules; assists with various tax audits and government information requests. This position is located at Customer Support Services in San Jose, CA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates corporate tax and other accounting transactions between the districts and General Office departments

• Responsible for preparation of corporate income, property, excise, and franchise tax returns. 

• Prepares the monthly income tax provisions for financial reporting

• Maintains tax repairs deductions in TFA (fka Powertax).

• Tracks deferred tax assets; maintains tax depreciation; gain/loss on discontinued operations schedules using TFA (fks Powertax)

• Maintains and updates the Company’s tax calendar; organizes and maintains tax workpapers

• Assists with various tax audits and government informational requests or inquiries

• Prepares reports and schedules for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), federal, state, or local tax authorities

• Records and reconciles regulatory accounts for state of California Safe Drinking Water contracts

• Prepares Unclaimed Property filings; sends out email reminder, and reviews and reconciles Company’s unclaimed property

• Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill business operational needs and objectives

• Attends meetings and trainings as directed by California Water Service Group

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience working as a tax accountant in a regulatory environment

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal tax regulations

• Knowledge of the principles of taxable, accounting and finance

• Prepare multi-state local, state, and federal tax returns using tax return software

• Knowledge of using PowerPlan and TFA (fka Powertax)

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Valid California Driver License

• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and Accounting business practices

• Knowledge of SEC and CPUC rules and regulations

• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing, with agencies, contractors, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management

• Ability to comply with SOX regulations

• Ability to prepare complex financial and regulatory reports

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated decision-making skills

• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service

• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Flexible and able to prioritize work

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FULL TIME, TEMPORARY CONTRACT POSITION WITH A DURATION OF ONE YEAR WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION. THE POSITION WILL PAYROLL THROUGH OUR 3RD PARTY VENDOR.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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 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.