Staff Accountant

About the role

Mckee Utility Contractors, a MasTec company, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance and Accounting team in Dallas, Texas. This onsite position supports the company’s general accounting, reconciliation, job-costing, month-end close, and financial reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
• Perform general ledger and account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities
• Maintain accurate and complete general ledger accounts
• Aid with job-cost accounting and work-in-progress reporting
• Review, code, and enter job-cost transactions
• Process and review financial transactions for accuracy
• Reconcile expense reports and company credit card transactions
• Prepare account analyses and month-end support schedules
• Aid with internal and external audits
• Maintain organized and complete accounting records
• Identify and communicate discrepancies to the Accounting Manager
• Provide financial reporting and accounting support as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.
• Three to five years of relevant accounting experience is required.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end closing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to organize documentation and maintain complete accounting records.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.