Tax Preparer - Full-time -Temporary

Temporary Tax AccountantCalifornia Water ServiceThe 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 departmentsResponsible for preparation of corporate income, property, excise, and franchise tax returns.Prepares the monthly income tax provisions for financial reportingMaintains tax repairs deductions in TFA (fka Powertax).Tracks deferred tax assets; maintains tax depreciation; gain/loss on discontinued operations schedules using TFA (fka Powertax)Maintains and updates the Company's tax calendar; organizes and maintains tax workpapersAssists with various tax audits and government informational requests or inquiriesPrepares reports and schedules for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), federal, state, or local tax authoritiesRecords and reconciles regulatory accounts for state of California Safe Drinking Water contractsPrepares Unclaimed Property filings; sends out email reminder, and reviews and reconciles Company's unclaimed propertyPerforms other duties as assigned to fulfill business operational needs and objectivesAttends meetings and trainings as directed by California Water Service GroupMinimum Qualifications:Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License preferredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and/or equivalent relevant experienceThree years of increasingly responsible experience working as a tax accountant in a regulatory environmentKnowledge of local, state, and federal tax regulationsKnowledge of the principles of taxable, accounting and financePrepare multi-state local, state, and federal tax returns using tax return softwareKnowledge of using PowerPlan and TFA (fka Powertax)Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applicationsValid California Driver LicenseKnowledge of Company policies, procedures, and Accounting business practicesKnowledge of SEC and CPUC rules and regulationsAbility to communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing, with agencies, contractors, consultants, customers, employees, and vendorsAbility to work effectively with all levels of employees and managementAbility to comply with SOX regulationsAbility to prepare complex financial and regulatory reportsDemonstrated organizational and time management skillsDemonstrated decision-making skillsDemonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer serviceGood problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsFlexible and able to prioritize workPlease 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 third party vendor.Open until filledThe 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. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.