Accounting Analyst 1, 2, Senior
Location:
Tempe, AZ, US
Date: Jul 16, 2026
Requisition ID : 20354
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary
The Accounting Analyst, Cost & Plant Accounting (C&PA), is responsible for supporting and enhancing fixed asset and plant accounting functions for the organization. This role provides critical financial data, analysis, and specialized accounting expertise to support operational and strategic decision-making across the company. The Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) accounting, depreciation, and capital accounting practices, and acts as a key liaison between accounting services, operations, audit partners, and regulatory stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of fixed asset and related financial data by performing account reconciliations and maintaining compliance with established internal controls.
Participate in the development of depreciation schedules and budgets, as well as miscellaneous expense forecasts.
Prepare and analyze month-end close activities, including variance analyses and explanatory reporting.
Develop ad hoc and recurring reports for internal business partners, executive leadership, external auditors, and regulatory entities
Prepare and maintain control and performance reports related to financial and accounting systems.
Conduct depreciation studies for capital assets using group and component depreciation methodologies.
Maintain and interpret the Continuing Property Record (CPR) catalog and ensure alignment with regulatory and accounting requirements.
Process and review master data changes in PowerPlan and related fixed asset systems.
Perform software regression testing to validate the accuracy and reliability of third-party system updates and patches.
Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation, data analysis, and responses to inquiries.
Analyze and evaluate user requests for new or enhanced data and reporting capabilities within SAP and related feeder systems.
Prepare specialized financial and accounting studies typically requested by executive management or governmental and regulatory agencies.
Provide consultative guidance on capital versus operating expense determinations, asset unitization, depreciation, amortization, and net book value calculations.
Serve as a liaison between Corporate Accounting Services and assigned business units, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
Education
A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is required.
Experience
This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate's relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Level 1 - Associate: Requires up to two (2) years of relevant experience.
Level 2 - Journey: Requires a minimum of two (2) years and less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
Level 3 - Senior: Requires five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications
CPA or CIA designation.
Strong working knowledge of FERC accounting requirements.
PowerPlan expertise highly desirable.
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
