Accountant - New River Electrical Corporation

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Position Summary

New River Electrical is searching for a highly self-motivated, analytical and organized Accountant to join our Finance team. The accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding payments and returns.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for non-bargain employees.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate on/off-boarding of non-bargain employees.
• Prepare annual business license applications, personal property tax returns, payroll tax deposits and quarterly and annual filings.
• Compile information, completes applications, and oversees renewal requirements for various state licensures.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations and assist with month-end close procedures.
• Assist with year-end accounting processes and prepare W-2 filings.
• Serves as back-up and on-call for reviewing job set-up and performing job interfacing process.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
• Develop and document business processes to strengthen and maintain internal controls.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position in the corporate office. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
• 2 - 4 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience in construction or utility industry is a plus
• Knowledge of general financial accounting, cost accounting and financial reporting
• Skills in the reconciliation of financial accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel skills required)
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of financials
• Demonstrated critical thinking to mitigate risk and solve complex problems
• Time management and organization skills required to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Team player and ability to collaborate with other departments
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines and moves with a sense of urgency
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, and time management
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, transparent handling of financial matters, and the ability to avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged period of time.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

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