About Our Company

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

About The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the accounting operations of the company, including oversight of accounts payable and receivable.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

• Gathers and analyzes information from the general ledger system and other sources
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying data
• Provides reliable answers to accounting and financial questions by researching, interpreting, and communicating data
• Maintain and submit all Certified Payroll requests
• Research and accurately report payroll corrections to the appropriate Department of Labor
• Communicate with Project Accounts to identify job specific Certified Payroll requirements.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Supports Accounting and Organizational strategic goals, planning and initiatives
• Be a self starter and the ability to troubleshoot
• Other duties as assigned or prudent

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting
• 3 - 5 year of Certified Payroll experience preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and legal requirements of accounting and finance
• Vista Viewpoint experience a plus
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Must possess good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in Construction Industry preferred

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs