Project Accountant, Electric Power Division

About the role

This position works as part of a team which performs general accounting and administrative tasks for the Electric Power Division. Responsibilities include underground utility locates, bid management assistance/backup, labor & equipment time processing, job cost analysis, customer invoicing, and general accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Works with a small team to provide underground utility locates for job sites; requires exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Serves as backup to the department bid manager, learning all bid-related tasks to cover for absences and vacations.
• Responsible for weekly divisional payroll time and equipment review and processing.
• Performs weekly and monthly customer T&E, lump sum, and unit invoicing, including investigating exceptions, creating spreadsheets, verification of job costs, and reconciliation of billable hours with actual payroll and equipment hours.
• Sets up jobs in COINS, ensuring customer information, payroll union, billing rates, and job type are correct and consistent with PO information.
• Reviews customer purchase orders daily and distributes them to the appropriate project management and accounting personnel.
• Assists with the tracking and reporting of project financial performance including hours, costs, revenue, contract value, and margins.
• Assists with allocating fuel charges to appropriate projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum 2-year college degree in Accounting or similar background.
• Must be comfortable with reading maps and communicating directions accurately.
• Ability to proofread documents and accurately prepare various reports.
• Proficient in spreadsheet software applications.
• Excellent team skills, strong attention to detail, clear communication, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

Normal office environment. Routinely works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use is required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting are common. May require lifting of supply boxes or materials up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Identity Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage