Accountant

About the role

U.S. Engineering delivers award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. The Accountant I supports the Accounting Department and overall corporate operations by assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of various corporate financial, general accounting, and/or employee benefit programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various financial reports for corporate management and outside parties, as required or requested.
• Evaluate operating expenses vs budgets and help management obtain clean overhead budgets by finding irregularities or issues that can be addressed.
• Reconcile fixed assets and maintain capital project tracking and asset number listings.
• Prepare and submit use tax filings monthly, quarterly, annually.
• Reconcile other key general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile all bank accounts and credit cards.
• Record monthly journal entries and job cost adjustments.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Provide support to and is able to complete tasks in all accounting roles and functions including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billings, and Payroll.
• Complete finance and accounting related special projects, as needed.
• Support operations personnel daily by addressing inquiries and issues.
• Ad hoc reporting, quarterly compliance and certificates, new vendor setups and internal controls, use tax table maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management, general accounting, and/or audit.
• Experience within the construction industry preferred.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting procedures, as well as all relevant Federal, State, and local tax requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintain strict confidentiality of corporate and employee information.
• Excellent customer service skills, internally and externally.
• Strong sense of urgency and a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with other individuals.

Physical and Travel Demands

This position is primarily performed in an office setting, which includes regular sitting, use of computer keyboard and monitor, and telephone. Occasional bending, kneeling. Occasional, infrequent travel to regional offices may be required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching retirement contributions.
• Matching 529 contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Pay

The range for this position is $59K to $86K salary. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.