Senior Accountant

Description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients.

General Summary

Oversees and assists with activities of labor time keeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general accounting duties. Assists in developing, coordinating and maintaining an integrated financial control plan of the operations, general accounting and budget tracking.

Principal Accountabilities

• Oversees, assists and performs various activities for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Job Costing, Job Invoicing, Equipment tracking and charging, and general accounting.
• In charge of tracking and entering payroll information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversees the use of the automated construction accounting system (COINS).
• Recommends improvements to financial procedures and systems. Implements written procedural and system changes as approved.
• Acts as backup resource for various accounting positions as needed and acts as liaison with customers, vendors, and project management staff, as needed.
• Identifies, plans, documents, and implements improvements to financial and department procedures through coordination and approval of Department Managers.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by supervisor.
  
  

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

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Four-year college degree in accounting. CPA preferred
• Must be proficient in complex invoicing, accounting and spreadsheet software applications.
• Minimum of three to five years of public or business accounting
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to deliver accurate reports and meet expected timelines.
• Sound knowledge of general construction accounting principles, payroll and invoicing.
• Computer skills and familiarity with the knowledge of basic computer hardware is required
• Experience with customer relations and service-related problem solving is required.
  
  

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 with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Occasional travel required.