What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Operations Analyst position at WICHITA ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.?
Wichita Utilities is a trusted underground utility contractor specializing in directional boring, trenching, plowing, and fiber optic installations. We provide reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions for telecommunications, utility, and development projects. With a strong focus on precision, efficiency, and performance, Wichita Utilities is committed to delivering turnkey underground construction services that keep communities and businesses connected.
Wichita Utilities LLC is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to play a key role in keeping financial and operational items tracked across multiple entities in a diverse business portfolio. You’ll work closely with the controller and leadership team to support organization, tracking, and follow-through across the businesses. A strong understanding of how the business entities intersect within a broader portfolio- and the discretion to handle sensitive information is essential.
While not an entry-level role or administrative position, the successful candidate thrives behind the scenes, creates clarity without adding noise, and brings a calm organized presence to a fast-moving environment.
If you’re someone who thrives on keeping things organized, accurate, and on track, and takes pride in being the person others rely on, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain organization and visibility across multiple business entities
- Track financial activity and ensure items are properly recorded and completed
- Utilize QuickBooks to review transactions and support accuracy across accounts
- Assist with job costing visibility and tracking across active projects
- Build and maintain Excel-based tracking tools for financial and operational items
- Coordinate with internal staff, controllers, and external vendors
- Manage deadlines for taxes, filings, registrations, and compliance requirements
- Track personal and company assets across entities
- Own and manage open items—ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
- Provide clear, concise weekly updates on status, risks, and upcoming needs
Position Requirements (non-negotiables)
- 5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or operational roles involving tracking, coordination, and follow-through
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
- Demonstrated understanding of job costing and project-based financial tracking
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain tracking tools
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to proactively communicate status, risks, and needs before issues arise
- Comfortable working across multiple entities and tax structures
- Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Strong communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels of the organization
Preferred Background
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Experience in construction, real estate, or multi-entity operations
- Experience managing banking relationships
What Sets You Apart
- You bring structure where others see complexity
- You take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and on track
- You communicate clearly, early, and without drama
- You are steady, reliable, and trusted with sensitive information
- You operate with respect, honesty, and integrity in everything you do
Position hours are on site: M-F 8-5pm at the corporate office.
- Offers are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen.
- This position requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.