The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting PowerGrid Group companies', with accounting operations through daily account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, account analysis, month-end close activities, and financial reporting support. This full-time, in-office role works closely with the Controller, Accounting Manager, On & Off-site Accounting Personnel, Billing, Fleet, and Equipment teams to ensure accurate financial records across multiple business units. Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Reconcile daily bank activity and intercompany accounts to ensure timely and accurate financial records.
- Prepare and post recurring, prepaid, payroll, fuel, equipment, and month-end accrual journal entries.
- Review general ledger activity, including R&M and Small Tools accounts, and reclassify capitalizable costs as needed.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting work papers for assigned accounts.
- Analyze equipment, fuel, and project-related costs; coordinate with Billing, Fleet, and Equipment teams to resolve variances and ensure proper allocation.
- Support month-end closing, fixed price reporting, job profitability reporting, and other financial analysis as needed.
- Assist with annual audit requests, ad-hoc reporting, data entry, and other accounting projects as assigned. Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Prefer 3-5 years of accounting experience, project accounting a plus
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage time to meet monthly deadlines
- Maintain strict confidentiality of corporate financial data
- Proficiency with QuickBooks or standard ERP software (e.g. Dynamics)
- Strong Excel skills to include Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills to collaborate with other departments and business units
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Office Experience:
GAAP:
3 years (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Hartselle, AL 35640 (Required)
Work Location:
In person