Project Accountant, Electric Power Division

Hooper Deforest; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooper is seeking an entry-level accountant to support the Electric Power Division in DeForest, Wisconsin. You will handle labor timekeeping, invoicing, job cost analysis, and general accounting tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

The ideal candidate has at least a two-year degree in accounting and one year of experience, with strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork. This role offers growth and a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year of accounting experience is preferred.
• Education: At least a two-year degree in Accounting or similar background.
• Ability to proofread documents and accurately prepare various reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for weekly divisional payroll time and equipment review and processing.
• Works with a small team to provide underground utility locates for job sites.
• Performs weekly and monthly customer T&E, lump sum, and unit invoicing; verifies costs and reconciles billable hours with payroll and equipment hours.
• Provide data for monthly WIP reports; ensure accruals are accounted for.
• Assist with tracking and reporting of project financial performance including hours, costs, revenue, contract value, and margins.
• Assist with allocating fuel charges to appropriate projects; act as liaison between customers, vendors, and project management staff.
• Leverage approved AI-powered tools to streamline workflows and support data analysis within accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Job description

Description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown into a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor, headquartered in Wisconsin with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Serving commercial and residential clients, Hooper delivers expert services built on safety, outstanding craftsmanship, respectful collaboration, and community engagement. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and growth. Joining Hooper means joining a century-strong legacy of excellence and people-first values. Hooper also provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary

This is an entry-level position supporting the Electric Power Division with general accounting and administrative tasks, including labor timekeeping, equipment time processing, job cost analysis, customer invoicing, general accounting duties, and underground utility locates. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume, detail-oriented environment and works well independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational, communication, and document coordination skills, along with the ability to multitask, follow directions, exercise good judgment, meet deadlines, and maintain a customer-service-focused attitude, are essential for success in this role.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for weekly divisional payroll time and equipment review and processing.
• Works with a small team to provide underground utility locates for job sites.
• Performs weekly and monthly customer T&E, lump sum, and unit invoicing. Includes investigating exceptions, creating spreadsheets, verification of job costs, and reconciliation of billable hours with actual payroll and equipment hours.
• Provide data for monthly WIP reports; ensuring all accruals are being accounted for.
• Assist with the tracking and reporting of project financial performance including hours, costs, revenue, contract value, and margins.
• Assists with allocating fuel charges to appropriate projects.Acts as a liaison between customers, vendors, and project management staff.
• Leverage approved AI-powered tools and technologies to streamline workflows, support data analysis, and enhance decision-making within the accounting function.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Experience: At least 1 year of accounting experience is preferred
• Education: At least a two-year degree in Accounting or similar background
• Technical Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment, ability to proofread documents and accurately prepare various reports
• Behavioral Skills: Excellent team skills, strong attention to detail, and clear communication skills

Description of physical working environment

• Normal office environment. Routinely works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting are common

The Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.