Senior Accountant / controller

Job Title Senior Accountant / Controller Company D&J Power, Inc. Location Remote, with occasional in-person work at the Hempstead, Texas office Job Type Full-time Schedule Monday to Friday; availability during Central Time business hours expected Compensation Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Benefits Medical insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits available to eligible employees Systems QuickBooks for accounting; Paycom for payroll Position Summary D&J Power, Inc. is a Texas-based electrical utility contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution powerline construction, maintenance, repairs, and storm restoration. The company serves municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utility providers, and other utility-sector customers. D&J Power is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Controller to take ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting function and help keep the books current, accurate, and useful for management. This is a hands-on accounting role focused on accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, vendor payments, monthly close, account reconciliations, payroll review, and maintaining clean accounting records in QuickBooks. This role is a growth opportunity for a strong accountant who wants to be part of a contractor that is adding crews and expanding its presence across East Texas and Louisiana. The right candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, practical, and comfortable working with both office personnel and field operations. Primary ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations and General Ledger

• Maintain accurate and current accounting records in QuickBooks.
• Manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, recurring entries, and month-end close process.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, loans, payroll-related accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for management review.
• Identify accounting errors, unusual transactions, missing documentation, or process issues and help correct them promptly. Accounts Payable, Vendor Payments, and Cash Management
• Oversee accounts payable workflow, vendor setup, invoice coding, approvals, payment scheduling, and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage vendor payments in coordination with company cash availability, payment priorities, and management direction.
• Monitor cash balances, upcoming obligations, and weekly payment needs.
• Maintain clean records for vendor accounts, subcontractors, recurring expenses, equipment-related expenses, fuel, insurance, and other operating costs.
• Support internal controls around purchasing, invoice approvals, payment authorization, and documentation. Accounts Receivable and Customer Billing
• Oversee customer billing, accounts receivable posting, cash receipts, and AR aging.
• Coordinate with operations and management to help ensure invoices are timely, accurate, and supported by the required documentation.
• Track customer payment status and follow up on outstanding receivables as needed.
• Reconcile deposits, customer payments, and receivable balances. Payroll Review and Paycom Coordination
• Review payroll information prepared by the payroll employee before payroll is finalized.
• Confirm payroll-related accounting entries, payroll liabilities, labor allocations, and payroll account reconciliations.
• Use Paycom reports and related payroll records to support accurate payroll posting and accounting records.
• Assist with payroll-related questions, documentation, and coordination as needed. Contractor Accounting and Operational Support
• Support accounting for a field-service and utility-contractor environment, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, vehicles, insurance, and job-related costs.
• Help ensure costs are coded accurately by customer, job, crew, department, class, or other company reporting categories used in QuickBooks.
• Provide practical accounting information to management so the company can monitor cash, vendor obligations, receivables, operating costs, and overall financial position.
• Work with outside CPA, tax advisors, banks, insurance providers, and other outside advisors as needed. Process Improvement and Controls
• Improve accounting workflows, documentation, close timelines, reconciliations, and reporting consistency.
• Help strengthen controls over cash disbursements, vendor records, credit cards, fuel cards, payroll review, and expense coding.
• Create or maintain practical accounting checklists, schedules, and procedures as needed.
• Bring a proactive, organized approach to keeping the accounting department current and reliable. Qualifications
• Accounting degree preferred; significant directly relevant accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and monthly close.
• QuickBooks experience required or strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing payroll records and payroll accounting required; Paycom experience preferred.
• Construction, utility contractor, field service, subcontractor, or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• CPA license is not required.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying organized, responsive, and accountable.
• Ability to occasionally work in person at the D&J Power office in Hempstead, Texas when needed.
• Strong attention to detail, good judgment, clear communication, and a high level of integrity.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a strong, practical accountant who enjoys keeping the accounting function organized and current. This person should be comfortable taking ownership of daily accounting activity, managing AP and AR, reviewing payroll information, reconciling accounts, monitoring vendor payments and cash needs, and producing reliable financial information for management. D&J Power is looking for a dependable accounting leader who can keep the books accurate, close the month, manage accounting workflow, and help the company maintain financial discipline as it grows. Remote Work and Office Expectations

• The position may be performed remotely, subject to performance, responsiveness, accounting deadlines, and company needs.
• The employee must be available during regular Central Time business hours.
• Occasional in-person meetings, onboarding, training, records review, or management meetings may be required at the D&J Power office in Hempstead, Texas.
• The candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and protect company financial information in a remote work environment. Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical insurance available to eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan available to eligible employees.
• Paid time off and other company benefits may be available based on company policy and eligibility requirements.

Why Join D&J Power? D&J Power is a growing utility construction company with experienced crews, long-term industry opportunity, and a practical, team-oriented operating environment. As the company adds crews and expands its presence across East Texas and Louisiana, the Senior Accountant / Controller will play an important role in supporting financial organization, accounting discipline, vendor relationships, and management decision-making. Skills

• QuickBooks
• Paycom
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Month-End Close
• Bank Reconciliation
• Cash Management
• Payroll Review
• Vendor Management
• Construction Accounting
• Contractor Accounting
• Senior Accountant
• Controller
• Accounting Manager
• Excel D&J Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer D&J Power, Inc.

is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. D&J Power complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE!

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Pay:

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

accounting : 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's license (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Hempstead, TX 77445