What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Utility Supply and Construction Company?
Utility Supply & Construction Company is looking to a hire a full-time Accounting Specialist to join our growing team!
Essential Job Functions:
- Execute mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives.
- Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures.
- Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and maintaining compliance.
- Continue ongoing education by participating in webinars, workshops, and networking events.
- Performs mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel.
- Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.
- Assists in providing schedules and commentary with respects to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital, cash-flow reports, as well as applicable commentary.
- Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
- Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required. Some positions may require additional certifications or coursework in accounting principles.
- Previous experience in accounting or finance roles is preferred, with proficiency in fundamental accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g. COINS, P21, SAP, Oracle), as well as Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, financial calculations, and documentation is crucial.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, variances, and anomalies, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.