Accounting Specialist

Company Summary

The Desoto Group is a rapidly growing, full-service EPC firm serving U.S. utilities and other customers. Desoto specializes in electrical construction, gas construction, site access, vegetation management, engineering, and incident and storm response. We are a minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned company, with corporate offices in Clermont, Florida, servicing customers throughout the United States.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Specialist supports The DeSoto Group’s financial operations through accurate transaction processing, account reconciliations, and reporting. This role is critical to ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization.

Duties

1. Accounts Payable

· Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.

· Match invoices to purchase orders and prepare payments in a timely manner.

· Maintain positive vendor relationships and address inquiries or discrepancies.

2. Accounts Receivable

· Generate and issue customer invoices and statements.

· Apply incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.

· Monitor outstanding balances and follow up as needed.

3. Journal Entries & General Ledger

· Maintain accurate and organized financial records.

· Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

4. Financial Reporting

· Assist in the preparation of financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

· Generate and distribute internal reports for leadership review.

5. Compliance & Audit Support

· Ensure strict compliance with financial regulations, GAAP standards, and tax requirements.

· Assist in the preparation of tax filings and support external audits.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work with internal teams to resolve payment, invoice, and reporting issues.

· Support the accounting team in continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, lookups).

- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.

Work Environment

- Full-time, onsite in Clermont, Florida

- Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Competitive benefits package, including:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Retirement plan

- Paid time off and holidays

We encourage candidates who meet these qualifications to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our finance team as an Accounting Specialist.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Clermont, FL 34711 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Clermont, FL 34711: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person