Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting

Elliot Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

A full-service electrical contractor is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting functions. This role involves maintaining records, assisting with accounting close, coding invoices, and collaborating effectively across departments. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills, a solid foundation in accounting, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered, fostering a family-like atmosphere in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in accounting, finance, or a related department.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly accounting close within the Financial Reporting team.
• Maintain and organize accounting records.
• Generate routine accounting reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Tools

ERP or financial systems (e.g., Spectrum)

Job description

For over seven decades, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating, and industrial/commercial services.

Job Summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support the Accounting and Financial Reporting functions. This role is responsible for assisting with day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting support, and administrative accounting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, sound accounting fundamentals, and the ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly accounting close within the Financial Reporting team.
• Set up customers, certified payroll jobs, close jobs, etc. in the financial system (Spectrum)
• Provide key assistance with storm-related accounting and business administration duties.
• Maintain and organize accounting records, including contracts and supporting documentation
• Generate routine accounting reports, including aging schedules and work-in-progress (WIP) reports
• Code invoices and submit for accounts payable processing; assist with credit card reconciliations
• Support external audit requests by providing documentation and schedules as needed
• Assist with process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Related Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in accounting, finance, or a related department.
• Experience with ERP or financial systems (e.g., Spectrum or similar)
• CPA or CPA-eligible status is a plus

Benefits and Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work, and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Uniforms and PPE provided

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