Corporate Office – Staff Accountant; Chico, CA)

Corporate Office – Staff Accountant (Chico, CA) 09/11/2026

Del Oro Water Company is currently accepting applications for a full-time

STAFF ACCOUNTANT with a water authority. This position is located at the Del Oro Water Corporate Offices in Chico, California

Under the direction of the Controller & Director of Corporate Accounting the position will perform routine analytical duties with responsibility in one or more of the following areas:
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Water Accounting, Water Budget, Year End Processing, Financial Reporting.

Summary of Duties:

• Assist in the development of the annual budgets
• Manage asset records of the company and its affiliates
• Assist Accounting Technicians in the processing of receivables, payables and check reconciliations
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjustments and closing entries to the general ledger and balance subsidiary ledgers with control accounts in the general ledger
• Assist Director of Corporate Accounting in compiling annual audit data
• Assist administrative staff as required
• Other related work as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or equivalent
• Two plus years as an Accounting Technician or bookkeeper or comparable accounting experience
• Basic accounting principles, basic mathematics including fractions and simple interest, alphabetical and numerical sequences, general office practices, proper telephone procedures and proper grammar

Ability to :

• Account for asset acquisitions, transfers and retirements; and administer periodic inventories of materials and supplies
• Maintain clerical records and prepare reports and anticipate problems (including the development and anticipation of solutions)
• Effectively work with all levels of employees, departments and management
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other personnel, governmental officials, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with agencies, consultants, customers, employees, and vendors
• Ability to interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations
• Effectively demonstrate the application of all skills, knowledge, and aptitudes required to carry out the duties and responsibilities cited above
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record
• Detail-oriented and experienced in analyzing and improving processes
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Skill in preparing concise written reports, policies, and procedures
• Flexible and able to prioritize work and take on additional tasks as required

Salary/Benefits:

• This is a full-time position with competitive starting salary depending on qualifications
• Health, Dental, Eye Insurance for employee and family (after 60 days), paid by company
• 9 Holidays, Vacation (1 week after first year) and Sick Leave (accrued at 1/2 day per month)

More information about
Del Oro is available at our website:

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. Del Oro Water Company does 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.