Staff Accountant

ELM Utility Services; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading utility company located in Peoria, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its operations and build cross-functional relationships. This full-time role involves monthly close, account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and ideally a CPA. ELM offers competitive compensation, benefits, and comprehensive training, making it a great place to develop your career.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Public Accounting or Corporate Accounting roles.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with fixed asset tracking software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Assist with annual budgeting and audits.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Emburse Certify

Job description

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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ELM is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting team in our Peoria, IL corporate office. As a Staff Accountant your primary focus will be to support the accounting needs of our ELM Utility Services and LaunchPoint Software Systems operating units. ELM Utility Services currently operates in a multi-state environment with operations in 13 states and continues to expand its geographic footprint and customer reach. You will work across the company building cross‑functional relationships and becoming a valued business partner to the Operations team. As part of a flat organizational hierarchy, you will interact with senior leaders frequently. Quality, organization, attention to detail, accurate work product, excellent customer service and a focus on continuous improvement are critical. This role will help to support the continued growth of our company. Generally, office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm M‑F.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly close.
• Account reconciliations, journal entries and account variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and management reports.
• Analytic analysis of results and trends.
• Manage fixed assets and leases, including related reporting.
• Support 1099 year‑end reporting.
• Assist with annual inventory true up.
• Manage company‑wide corporate credit card program.
• Assist with annual financial audit & other audits as needed.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting.
• Assist with vendor data management.
• Assist with state and local filings.
• Assist with Accounts Payable when needed.
• Assist other accounting team members as needed.
• Special projects as needed.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting, CPA preferred.
• 1-3 years experience from Public Accounting and/or Corporate Accounting roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Emburse Certify expense tracking software a plus.
• Experience with fixed asset tracking software.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and balance multiple conflicting priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop working relationships remotely.

As a Staff Accountant with ELM Utility Services, you will be part of one of the largest and most respected companies in the utility locating industry. You will become a valued member of the company where we know you by name and ensure that you have all the necessary training and support to perform your job well. ELM is a great place to build your career, as many of our management and executive team have been promoted from within the organization. In addition to professional development and advancement opportunities, we also offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Teladoc, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Company‑paid life insurance up to $50,000
• 401(k) plan
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid‑Time Off accrual (PTO) which can be used to cover personal time off or sick time purposes.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Reviews with the potential for increases
• Paid hands‑on training

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Utilities

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