Accountant I

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ACCOUNTANT I

As an Accountant I, you will support the Accounting Department and overall corporate operations by assisting in the development, implementation and administration of various corporate financial, general accounting and/or employee benefit programs.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Prepare various financial reports for corporate management and outside parties, as required or requested.
• Evaluate operating expenses vs budgets and help management obtain clean overhead budgets by finding irregularities or issues that can be addressed.
• Reconcile fixed assets and maintain capital project tracking and asset number listings.
• Prepare and submit use tax filings monthly, quarterly, annually.
• Reconcile other key general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile all bank accounts and credit cards.
• Record monthly journal entries and job cost adjustments.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Provide support to and is able to complete tasks in all accounting roles and functions including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billings and Payroll.
• Complete finance and accounting related special projects, as needed.
• Support operations personnel daily by addressing inquiries and issues.
• Other responsibilities: ad hoc reporting, quarterly compliance and certificates, new vendor setups and internal controls, use tax table maintenance.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting / finance, economics or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial management, general accounting and/or audit.
• Experience within the construction industry preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of standard accounting procedures, as well as all relevant Federal, State and local tax requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintain strict confidentiality of corporate and employee information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, internally and externally.
• Operates with a strong sense of urgency, and a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with other individuals.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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