We are seeking a temporary Accounting Assistant to assist our team over an expected 3-6 month period. The Accounting Assistant I performs a variety of clerical accounting tasks in support of the Company's Accounts Payable (AP) and/or Accounts Receivable (AR) function.

Company Overview

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co., the oldest MYR Group subsidiary, is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, & collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.

Here at The L.E. Myers Co., we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries which allows employees to participate in renewable energy projects as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.

Essential Functions

• Data entry of A/R invoices
• Coding invoices for AP
• Data entry of job set-ups
• Verifying and remittance Gross Receipts, Sales and Use taxes
• Research and verify Sales and Use tax rates for district offices
• Prepare journal entries and hand check request
• Analyze invoicing integrity reports
• Assist in Audits
• Assist in set up and posting for the billing module users
• Assist in A/R collections
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales and use tax experience is required
• Minimum 2 years of Accounts Receivable experience is preferred
• High school diploma or GED is required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of JD Edwards/AS400 payroll systems is preferred
• Proficiency with the Microsoft applications Word and Excel
• 10 key by touch
• Team Player
• Basic understanding of Business Systems
• Detail-oriented with exceptional oral, written and interpersonal capabilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $20 / hour
• This is a temporary position with no benefits offered

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.