Accounting Specialist

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title: Accounting + Accounts Payable Specialist

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Accounting Specialist is a financial professional who is responsible for assisting in the accounts payable process. This includes processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices, payments, and records for Riley Brothers. Providing these functions in an effective, efficient, and organized manner to facilitate timely payment processing and monthly financial reporting is paramount. They provide administrative and clerical support, interface with vendors, and ensures that all bills are paid in an efficient and timely manner.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Prepares batches of invoices and process payments (checks, ACH & credit card).

- Utilize system to process and reconcile credit card statement, ensuring expense are coded correctly.

- Ensure payments are posted accurately and in a timely manner

- Receives and verifies invoices to be entered into system (200-300 per day).

- Enters invoices for payment and verify accuracy of coding by Department.

- Conduct reconciliations to supplier statements, research, and work with suppliers and operations to correct discrepancies.

- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment..

- Maintain organized system of document retention.

- Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

- Prepares vendor checks for mailing.

- Acts as liaison between operating company and vendors.

- Sets up vendors and ensures compliance.

- Maintains listing of aging accounts payable.

- Responds to inquiries from vendors and departments regarding establishing credit, payments, and invoices.

- Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs.

Success Factors:

- Proven work experience in Accounts Payable.

- Experience with accounting software.

- Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts, and using formulas).

- Experience with prepaids and accruals.

- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy under time constraints.

- Skilled at record-keeping accuracy, and attention to details.

- Experienced computer skills and proficiency with financial management software.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning company financial data.

- Strong communication, interpersonal skills and solid team working abilities.

- Sound work ethic and flexibility.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and experience with enterprise accounting software.

- Commitment to ethical behavior and adherence to company policies and financial legislation.

Experience and Education:

- Three (3+) plus years of accounts payable.

- Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.

- High level of proficiency in MS Excel required.

- Vista or another similar ERP experience preferred.

- Construction or utility industry experience preferred.

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.

- Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person