Senior Accountant

California Water Group•San Jose, CA

22d•$102,000 - $189,400

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

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

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.