Location
Edwardsville, IL | United States
Job description
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:
- Plans, develops, organizes, coordinated and directs the efficient and safe operation of a team; ensures compliance with all applicable GAAP rules, statutes, and legal requirements
- Takes direction from the Controller and incorporate company objectives into his/her vision for each year
- Establishes and manages departmental goals and objectives for accomplishing assigned functions; ensures proper allocation of personnel; delegates functional activities to those assigned to him/her
- Trains and mentors his/her team; provides developmental opportunities and stretch assignments, ensuring the long-term sustainability of his/her department and the functions he/she operates
- Supports all Accounting Staff within Utilitra as well as for Utilitra's client companies; prepares and verifies information, responds to customer questions, offers insight when issues arise related to areas of expertise
- Writes or collaborates to produce performance evaluations for his/her team; develops appropriate plans for continuing to grow the people under his/her care
- Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial information that is sent out on behalf of the company or its customers to vendors, financial institutions, banks, insurance companies or other stakeholders
- Reviews, monitors and makes recommendations on A/P and A/R processes, systems and workflow for Utilitra as well as J.F. Electric and other Utilitra clients as assigned
- Mentor and train Staff Accountant(s)
- Become an administrator for pVault. Train new users, add new users, alter routing rules, and answer all questions pertaining to pVault
- Work with Keystyle (better understand how payroll is coming into Viewpoint)
- Collaborates with others to gather information, provide data and support related to field of expertise
- Reviews expenses on a routine basis; approves entries in pVault and ensures accuracy of data posted to ledger
- Special projects & other duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting required
- Expertise in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable imperative
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and legal requirements of accounting and finance
- Vista Viewpoint experience helpful
- Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in Construction Industry required
Company Benefits
- Company-paid health insurance (dental, 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
Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.
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