Accountant

About the role

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure. At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then apply today!

Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and correct general ledger and job cost coding
• Manage accounts payable activities including invoice matching, discrepancy resolution, vendor communication, payment processing, and AP aging review
• Prepare and process payment runs including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers in accordance with Company procedures and internal controls
• Maintain vendor records including W-9s, insurance certificates, vendor setup documentation, and subcontractor compliance records
• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to resolve coding issues, invoice discrepancies, and project-related accounting questions
• Aid in project accounting functions including job cost tracking, expense allocation, cost code review, and project billing support
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and billing statements accurately and timely
• Record and apply incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collection efforts while maintaining professional customer relationships
• Perform account reconciliations including bank accounts, AP, AR, credit cards, and expense accounts
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities including reconciliations, reporting support, and variance analysis
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation for audits and internal reviews
• Assist with payroll support, certified payroll documentation, and operational reporting as needed
• Support process improvement initiatives and additional accounting projects as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality regarding financial, payroll, employee, and company information

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or construction accounting experience preferred.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and inconsistencies, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, clear written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners, organized, dependable, and solutions-oriented mindset, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.