Accountant - IES Communications
Tempe, AZ
About the Job
Job Summary:
The Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports, and account reconciliations and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Company’s policies and procedures
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Responsible for preparation of journal entries, maintenance and reconciliation of Fixed Assets Accounting System, maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to Fixed Assets, and preparation of specified accounting records for month-end closing and analysis.
- Complete Fixed Assets roll-forwards
- Establish a physical inventory process and accounting control procedures for Fixed Assets
- Prepare journal entries and related reconciliations for Prepaid Expenses and other asset accounts
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Research issues/questions from the tax department and other groups
- Interface with internal and external auditors and provide audit schedules and data
- Self-manage assigned workload distribution.
- Monitor, record, and report project/job administrative progress and project/work- related quality and safety issues and provide periodic reports on status to assigned supervisor.
- Effectively coordinate and maintain all project financial documents, software system inputs, and related billing/invoicing issues per Company policies and procedures.
- Monitor, record, and report project/work-related quality and safety issues to the assigned supervisor.
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of expenses.
- Establish a lease agreement accumulation process and accounting control procedures for Leases
- Create, develop, implement, and revise project process improvement(s).
- Able to preserve confidential information, self-sufficient problem solver, work with little or no supervision, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional in promoting company culture & mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners
- Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral direction(s) to project personnel.
- Must have solid attention to detail to ensure accuracy of information.
- Must have proven skill level to interpret project documents, including but not limited to, timesheets, spreadsheets and billing documents.
- Must be able to effectively operate office equipment & computer devices commonly used in the industry.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of Accounting experience in a similar role.
- Construction accounting experience preferred
- Must have previous accounting software experience required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Strong organization and time management skills required.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Must be capable of reporting research results with open and clear communication skills.
- High level of Confidentiality
Minimum Years of Experience:4-6License Required:NoMinimum Education:CollegeOverview:
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2019 fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 IES produced over $1.1 billion in revenue and employed over 5000 employees at over 79 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
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EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
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Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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