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Associate Accounting Analyst

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Oct 2, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 19343

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

This accounting analyst position is responsible for select SAP Master Data duties residing within the Financial Systems and Controls organization. The analyst is responsible for managing workflows and requests for Customer, Project, FI and CO SAP Master Data creation, changes, and maintenance with respect to company processes and procedures. This position is the focal point for data maintenance and requires collaboration with cross functional departments to develop master data business rules and processes that support operational efficiency through the organization.

What You'll Do

+ Coordinate SAP Customer, Project, FI and CO Master Data setup and validations with applicable cross functional departments ensuring data quality and integrity is maintained

+ Provide clear, concise, and expedient responses to inquiries and informational requests

+ Execute changes to SAP Master Data (Customer, Project, FI, CO) as requested and approved by the business to create, change, delete, extend, or flag items for deletion, or otherwise

+ Assist in ongoing and periodic maintenance of master data to ensure data quality and compliance

+ Design and maintain master data processes and SOPs to ensure data quality and integrity

+ Assist in testing change requests affecting master data in the development system

+ Research financial systems and processes to resolve issues and questions

+ Effectively communicate in individual and group situations at all levels of the organization

+ Develop effective working relationships through collaboration with cross functional teams

+ Assist in creating templates to be used for data requests

+ Work independently and free from daily oversight as well as participate as part of a team

+ Support month-end and year-end close processes

+ Assist with subsidiary and affiliate accounting and reporting

+ Support and help coordinate internal and external audits and information requests

+ Develop and maintain back-up capabilities by engaging in knowledge sharing and training efforts

+ Complete other miscellaneous projects and ad hoc assignments

What It Takes To Succeed

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a business or relevant analytical field of study, including, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Management Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred experiences, knowledge, and skills:

+ Demonstrated ability to work in team environment and collaborate with others

+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

+ Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work and deliverables

+ A strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger structure, and controls

+ High degree of professionalism and confidentiality

+ Self-starter with desire to learn and continuously improve

+ Strong organizational, prioritization and time-management skills

+ Good listener and strong written and communications skills

+ Ability to produce error-free results under pressure in a deadline-driven environment

+ Forward thinking, proactive, and customer focused mindset

+ Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data

+ Ability to interpret data, articulate ideas, options and solutions

+ Desire to acquire expertise within assigned areas and learn about the organization

+ SAP ERP experience including an understanding of I/O and WBS structures is advantageous

+ Proficient in MS Excel and other MS Office Suite applications

+ Relevant utility industry experience and knowledge is helpful

Experience

Our ideal candidate is at the Associate level:

• For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years).

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

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