What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at Custom Utilicom?
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Custom Utilicom, Inc. (Custom, Custom Cable Construction, Inc., or the Company) is a privately held full-service telecommunication and utility construction management and contracting Company delivering turn-key telecommunications solutions with a Custom approach and World Class Service. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Canton, Ohio, Custom has a progressive and innovative Team dedicated to serving and building trust with Clients while developing an excellent workplace and culture for our Associates.
This is done through dedication to exceeding Client’s expectations by delivering projects with 1) World Class quality, 2) on time, 3) on budget and 4) with perfect safety results.
The Accounting Associate will be expected to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values and Missions which are embedded in all roles.
Values:
Respect - Towards your peers, customers, and yourself.
Integrity - Making the right decision all time, especially in tough times.
Teamwork - Working together to achieve success and being open to collaboration and feedback.
Excellence - Putting forth your best effort the first time, every time.
Initiative - Seeking out ways to improve and grow, or helping others to do the same.
Missions:
Quality: Do it right the first time.
Safety: Return home safely - you, your team, and your community.
Profitability: Recognize that every decision impacts our bottom line.
Diversity/Inclusion: Be an ally for growth and celebrate individuality.
Personal/Professional Development: Invest in our team and promote from within.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
- Creates invoices according to company practices.
- Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
- Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections; identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment.
- Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
- Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Project Management team and the Accounting Manager.
- Assists the Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
- Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
- Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
- Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of Federal Tax ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
- Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
- Assists with annual compliance of vehicle insurance and registration.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Experience & Physical Demands:
Able to use accounting software with accuracy and efficiency; can be trusted with sensitive information. The goal is to ensure invoices & business obligations are paid in a timely manner. One must be able to sit for endured periods of time at a desk while working at a computer.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demand to perform as the Accounting Associate. All employees of Custom Utilicom Incorporated may be required to perform tasks that fall outside of the above listed job description.
Education and Other Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent, continued education in a related field a plus but not required.
- Experience with Microsoft programs and Quick Books.
- Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record with the ability to be insured under the Company’s insurance policy is required.
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