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Utility Accounting Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

JW Water Holdings, LLC

Staff Accountant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

Utility accounting, regulatory accounting, or project accounting * Experience in a regulated utility environment strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong knowledge of GAAP and ...

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JW Water Holdings, LLC

Staff Accountant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

Utility accounting, regulatory accounting, or project accounting * Experience in a regulated utility environment strongly preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strong knowledge of GAAP and ...

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Arizona State Hospital

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$51K - $92K/yr

Knowledge: • Knowledge in technologies, operations and procedures of the utility industry, including utility accounting • Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics. CPA or accounting ...

JW Water Holdings, LLC

Senior Staff Accountant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$66K - $81K/yr

GAAP and utility accounting standards * Define clear criteria for capital vs. expense classification * Ensure consistent application of capitalization rules across departments and projects Rate ...

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JW Water Holdings, LLC

Senior Staff Accountant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$66K - $81K/yr

GAAP and utility accounting standards * Define clear criteria for capital vs. expense classification * Ensure consistent application of capitalization rules across departments and projects Rate ...

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Liberty Utilities

Manager, Accounting

Litchfield Park, AZ · On-site

$107 - $155/hr

Purpose The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the general accounting and financial reporting activities for designated Liberty Utilities operations. This role oversees the month-end close ...

Liberty

Manager, Accounting

Litchfield Park, AZ · Hybrid

$107K - $155K/yr

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international ... Purpose The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the general accounting and financial ...

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What is utility accounting?

A Utility Accounting job involves managing financial transactions, records, and reporting for utility companies, such as electricity, water, and gas providers. Responsibilities typically include tracking revenues, expenses, billing, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate financial statements. Professionals in this role analyze utility costs, monitor budgets, and support financial planning to maintain efficient operations. Strong knowledge of industry regulations and accounting principles is essential for success in this field.

What does a typical day look like for someone in utility accounting?

A typical day in Utility Accounting involves preparing and analyzing financial statements, tracking utility revenues and expenditures, processing invoices, and ensuring regulatory compliance for reporting purposes. Professionals often collaborate with operations, engineering, and customer service teams to reconcile billing records and address discrepancies. There may be periods of increased workload during month-end or year-end closing activities. Utility accountants frequently use both general and industry-specific software to manage complex data and streamline financial processes, making attention to detail and adaptability key for success in this dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in utility accounting, and why are they important?

To thrive in Utility Accounting, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and experience with accounting principles—often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard accounting software (such as SAP, Oracle, or specialized utility billing systems) and regulatory compliance knowledge is highly valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills help professionals excel in cross-departmental collaboration and address complex billing or reporting issues. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory adherence, which are critical for the smooth operation of utility organizations.

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Analyst III, Regulatory Accounting

Liberty Utilities Co.

Litchfield Park, AZ • Hybrid

$80K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Liberty Utilities rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

 

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

 

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

This is a growing Team and various new opportunities on the Regulatory Accounting Team available. 

Senior-level individual contributor responsible for leading complex regulatory accounting, FERC/NARUC reporting, rate-case support, commission data requests, and regulatory compliance activities.


Serves as a subject matter expert for regulatory financial data, accounting requirements, rate-case support, and reporting processes while ensuring filings and support are accurate, complete, traceable, and audit-ready.

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Accountabilities
  • Lead preparation and review of financial schedules and support for FERC Form 1, FERC Form 3-Q, rate cases, regulatory filings, audits, management audits, and commission data requests.
  • Serve as primary financial lead for assigned rate cases, regulatory proceedings, audits, and significant data requests.
  • Review and validate information prepared by Level I and Level II analysts for consistency, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
  • Develop complex regulatory responses, exhibits, workpapers, testimony support, and financial analyses.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on FERC USOA, regulatory accounting, regulatory assets and liabilities, cost allocations, rate recovery mechanisms, and utility accounting.
  • Lead GAAP-to-regulatory reconciliations, account mapping validations, and regulatory reporting analyses.
  • Assess accounting impacts from new regulatory orders, emerging requirements, organizational changes, and system implementations.
  • Partner directly with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, auditors, consultants, expert witnesses, business stakeholders, and finance leadership.
  • Lead process standardization, controls, documentation standards, operating procedures, automation, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching and technical support to Level I and Level II analysts.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • Five to eight years of progressive accounting, regulatory accounting, utility accounting, financial reporting, audit, or related experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, utility accounting, regulatory accounting, regulatory assets and liabilities, and financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting filings, rate cases, regulatory audits, commission data requests, or FERC/NARUC reporting.
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills with ability to manipulate and interpret large data sets.
  • Experience with SAP, Hyperion/HFM, Workiva, Power BI, PowerPlan, BlackLine, or comparable platforms.
  • Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and deadline management skills.
Compensation Data

Full base salary range $80,000.00- $115,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Customer Centric
  • Integrity
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Teamwork
  • Owner mindset
  • Outcome focused
  • Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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