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).

###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

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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. California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services.

We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups. Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area and designated as a Great Place to Work®, and Cal Water was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.

D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.