Project Accountant - Electric Power Division

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Our new facility is located on 50 acres of rolling topography and woodland areas that create a warm and welcoming aesthetic to the campus. A few highlights of the office building include a bright comfortable work environment, café with a staff kitchen, access to an outdoor terrace, and a fitness room with availability to a personal trainer. In addition, Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits.

General Summary:

This is an entry level position working as part of a team which performs general accounting and administrative tasks for the Electric Power Division. You will be responsible for labor timekeeping, equipment time processing, job cost analysis, customer invoicing, general accounting duties and underground utility locates.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a high volume, fast past, detail-oriented environment with the ability to work as a member of a team, follow directions, and exercise good judgment. Being a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, have a client service attitude, as well as strong organization, communication, and document coordination skills are required to successfully handle this position

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for weekly divisional payroll time and equipment review and processing.
• Works with a small team to provide underground utility locates for job sites.
• Performs weekly and monthly customer T&E, lump sum, and unit invoicing. Includes investigating exceptions, creating spreadsheets, verification of job costs, and reconciliation of billable hours with actual payroll and equipment hours.
• Provide data for monthly WIP reports; ensuring all accruals are being accounted for.
• Assist 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.
• Acts as liaison between customers, vendors, and project management staff.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Two-year college degree in accounting or similar background.
• Must be comfortable with reading maps and communicating directions accurately.
• Must be proficient in spreadsheet software applications.
• Prefer one year minimum of accounting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to proofread documents and accurately prepare various reports.
• Excellent team skills, strong attention to detail, clear communication and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills and familiarity with the knowledge of basic computer hardware are required.

Description of physical working environment:

• Normal office environment. Routinely works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting are common.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.