Associate Accountant - Ervin Cable

Our Associate Accountant will assist the Controller by performing general accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, assisting with monthly close, and posting accounts payable. They will be trained to do contract billing and construction job costing as well as other functions to support the Controller. Accounting or related degree preferred. At a minimum, the position requires working knowledge of accounting/business practices; ability to use a computer and other office related equipment; ability to read, understand, interpret, input, and analyze data.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, by training or experience:

• Managing financial records
  
• Preparing financial statements
  
• Checking payroll records
  
• Reconciling accounts
  
• Handling reimbursements
  
• Closing monthly records and reports
  
• Ensuring efficiency and accuracy of records
  
• Utilizing accounting software
  
• Recording of journal entries
  
• Prepare month end accounts payable accrual

Responsibilities:

• Manage processes effectively and apply expertise to ensure completion of work assignments
  
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of processes or procedures
  
• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist assigned department/project
  
• Read, interpret, input, and analyze data in support of an assigned department/project

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relatedfield or 4 years of related work experience
• Proficient in the use of office hardware and software (PCs, Tablets, Printers, Copiers, Microsoft, Google, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in assigned function, example(Accounting, Engineering, IT, Procurement, Project Mgmt, etc.)
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check

What you'll get…

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost
• Medical Plans
• Including:
• Telehealth
• Surgery Plus
• Mental Health Care
• Prescription Plans
• PPO and HD options
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Provided Life Insurance and AD&D
• 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Company vehicle and gas card (Depending on job function)

Who we are…

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.