Rural Electric Inc

Staff Accountant

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

$76,000-$80,000

About This Job

Position: Staff Accountant

Department: Admin & Accounting

Location: Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Benefits (FTE): PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k

Do you love construction as much as we do? We are looking to add a Staff Accountant to our dynamic accounting team. You must be a self-starter capable of jumping right in and getting it done in our fast paced and growing organization.

As an Accounting Team member, you will also be expected to:

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Manage the day-to-day transactional accounting duties, including AP, AR, Payroll, Journal Entry preparation, and balance sheet reconciliations.

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Reconciliation of bank statements.

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Assist with tax filings.

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AP payment processing, supplier waiver process, payment inquiries and 1099’s.

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AR Cash receipts, customer waivers, and oversight of pre-lien process.

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Month-end journal entry preparation and maintenance of schedules.

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Month-end GL reconciliations and prepare resulting journal entries for review.

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Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.

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Periodic inventory counts and 1099 preparation.

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Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Knowledge:

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Must be proficient with company accounting systems.

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Must have a thorough understanding of and ability to implement GAAP compliant accounting processes and principles to accurately reflect the company’s business financial position.

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Knowledge of general construction and job costing.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Superior interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership ability and a strong work ethic.

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Ability to read and analyze financial reports.

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Strong understanding of US tax regulations.

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Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

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Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

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Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience:

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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

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At least two years’ experience in accounting or a related field.

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Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum.