About UTS Engineering
UTS Engineering provides practical, field-tested solutions for the technical requirements of investor‑owned utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, and their service providers across the electric, gas, and water sectors. Our services span engineering, safety, and construction oversight—supporting safe, reliable utility infrastructure from planning through field execution.
We are growing and need a detail‑driven professional to help keep our people paid, our vendors current, and our project billing accurate.
The Opportunity
The Payroll & Invoicing Specialist ensures accurate and timely payment processing and customer billing that feed the company’s financial reporting, cash flow, and project performance metrics. You’ll be the daily operational bridge between payroll, accounts payable (vendor bills), accounts receivable (customer invoicing), and basic HR/employee data maintenance. This role reports to the Controller and works closely with project managers, field supervision, and HR support.
Location & Work Schedule
Primary Worksite: Bedford, Indiana.
Future Expansion: We anticipate a move or expansion into the Mooresville, Indiana area; this role will support that transition. (We’ll communicate timelines well in advance.)
Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Standard hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with one unpaid lunch break. Minor flexibility in start/stop times may be approved by the Controller.
Work Model: Primarily on‑site; limited hybrid flexibility may be considered after training and performance demonstration.
What You’ll Do
Below is the typical cadence. Actual timing can vary with workload (month‑end, audit season, project surges).
Accounts Payable (Vendors)
•Enter and properly code vendor invoices.
•Maintain current vendor contact details and payment preferences.
•Prepare weekly payment runs (checks and electronic/ACH payments).
•Reconcile vendor statements; research and resolve discrepancies.
Accounts Receivable (Customers / Billing)
•Create and send customer invoices based on project data and contract terms.
•Record incoming payments and apply to open invoices.
•Monitor overdue balances; assist with collection follow‑ups.
•Reconcile customer accounts monthly.
Payroll Support
•Collect, validate, and post employee timesheets (field & office).
•Set up new employees in payroll, timekeeping, and accounting systems.
•Enter rate changes, deduction updates, and job cost allocations.
•Track employee paid time off (PTO) / vacation usage.
•Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public‑works projects when required.
Accounting Close & Reporting
•Complete—or assist with—monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
•Support month‑end close schedules (accruals, job cost true‑ups, open items).
•Assist with weekly / monthly cash‑flow reporting.
•Upload benefit deductions and retirement plan contributions.
Compliance, Records & Year‑End
•Gather data for required tax filings (e.g., sales tax support packages; payroll tax forms working with outside provider or CPA).
•Support insurance audits (workers’ compensation, general liability) and year‑end reporting (Forms 1099 to vendors; W‑2 coordination with payroll processor).
•Track new equipment purchases for depreciation setup.
•Help write, update, and improve desk procedures and process documentation.
What You Bring (Minimum Qualifications)
•3+ years combined experience in payroll, customer invoicing, and accounts payable/receivable functions.
•Working knowledge of debits/credits and basic accounting workflows.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (sorting, filters, basic formulas; willingness to learn pivot tables/lookups) and Google Sheets.
•Strong attention to detail; able to follow established controls and meet recurring deadlines.
•Clear, professional communication—written and verbal—with internal staff, vendors, and customers.
•Commitment to confidentiality when handling payroll and employee data.
Preferred / Nice to Have
•Experience with Quickbooks Desktop.
•Experience in job‑cost or construction accounting (labor & material tracking by project/work order).
•Prior exposure to HR onboarding tasks (I‑9s, new hire setup, benefits enrollments coordination).
•Process‑improvement mindset—enjoys simplifying checklists, forms, or spreadsheets to save time and reduce errors.
Benefits
Benefits Package:
•Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance: Available to employee
•Short‑Term Disability: Available to employee
•Company‑Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance policy & Long‑Term Disability coverage paid by UTS Engineering.
•401(k) Retirement Plan: Immediate eligibility; no vesting wait. Company matches 100% of the first 3% you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2%—that’s a potential 4% total company match when you contribute 5%.
•Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation annually (prorated in your first year based on start date).
Career Path
This role offers visibility into all transactional accounting flows in a growing utility services company. Strong performance can lead to expanded responsibilities in payroll administration, project billing, financial analysis, or HR/benefits coordination. As we grow into the Mooresville area, there will be opportunities to help shape processes and possibly step into a lead or supervisory track.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.10 - $28.82 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Education:
•High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
•Bedford, IN 47421 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Bedford, IN 47421: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person