Manager, Accounting

California Water Service
Any Location, HI
Category Accounting
Job Description
The Accounting Manager oversees the accounting functions within Hawai'i Water Service, coordinating and managing financial reporting efforts, preparing annual revenue forecasts and related operational expense budgets, analyzing Construction Work in Progress, and assisting in rate case filings.

Requirements

  • Manage daily operations: Oversee the smooth running of accounting department activities, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and the monthly close process and cashflow.
  • Financial reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management.
  • Budgeting and forecasting: Develop and monitor budgets, create financial forecasts, and provide strategic financial advice to other departments and senior leadership.
  • Audits and compliance: Coordinate and complete annual audits, implement and maintain internal controls, and ensure compliance with tax laws and other financial regulations.
  • Staff management: Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff, and delegate tasks to ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed.
  • Process improvement: Establish and enforce proper accounting methods and policies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.
  • Regulatory Affairs: Support the regulatory affairs department in providing information for data requests and regulatory filings.
  • Capital Asset Process: Oversee HWS’s capital projects and utility plant accounting to ensure that it is recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
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