Accounting Assistant

NPL Construction Co.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Bonus opportunities

Career development

Employee discounts

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Centuri is seeking an Accounting Services Clerk to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and time entry in a fast-paced office. You will process invoices, manage vendor data, and help maintain accurate financial records.

Reporting to the Accounting Services Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure proper coding, and assist with audits and monthly closings while upholding safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of administrative/accounting work or construction industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures for accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing financial/clerical office functions such as A/P, A/R, payroll, timesheets, invoice processing, customer system updates, and data entry
• Ensure all financial transactions are correctly classified by specific accounting codes
• Check figures, postings and financial reports for accuracy
• Communicate and confirm information with the appropriate business leaders
• Research and resolve issues with aged, unbilled and unapplied receivables
• Create weekly invoices; Assist with audit requests
• Serve as primary contact for construction vendors
• Establish new vendors and ensure proper insurance and contract management requirements are met for subcontractors
• Review vendor/supplier statements to ensure no past due items exist and resolve any issues
• Identify unusual transactions to be resolved by a supervisor
• Cross train and work with team members as needed with daily workflow
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Data entry

Vendor management

Payroll processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Connecting People To Possibility

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $2.6 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Who We Are

Connecting People To Possibility

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $2.6 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

Reporting to the Accounting Services Manager, you will support the office and accounting services team by providing clerical accounting functions for accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer work management, vendors, payroll and time entry, purchasing cards, and expense reports.

What You'll Do

• Assist with processing financial/clerical office functions such as A/P, A/R, payroll, timesheets, invoice processing, customer system updates, and data entry
• Ensure all financial transactions are correctly classified by specific accounting codes
• Check figures, postings and financial reports for accuracy
• Communicate and confirm information with the appropriate business leaders
• Research and resolve issues with aged, unbilled and unapplied receivables
• Create weekly invoices; Assist with audit requests
• Serve as primary contact for construction vendors
• Establish new vendors and ensure proper insurance and contract management requirements are met for subcontractors
• Review vendor/supplier statements to ensure no past due items exist and resolve any issues
• Identify unusual transactions to be resolved by a supervisor
• Cross train and work with team members as needed with daily workflow
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of administrative/accounting work or construction industry experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures for accounts receivables, accounts payable and payroll

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!