Accounting Specialist II

Elevate Your Career: Join Our Team as an Accounting Specialist II

Join our dynamic and growing team at Principle Services, committed to excellence and innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Specialist to contribute to our continued success. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and a passion for accuracy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Us:

• Expert Team: Join a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to delivering quality, integrity, efficiency, and safety in infrastructure projects.
• Respectful and Supportive Culture: Join a workplace that prioritizes respect, integrity, and professionalism, fostering a culture where employees are treated with honor and dignity.
• Alignment with Core Values: Be part of a team that values and embodies core principles such as Integrity, Grit, Agility, Innovation, and Respect in every aspect of business and project execution.
• Personal and Professional Growth: Thrive in an environment that not only serves clients but also actively supports and empowers employees, promoting continuous learning, adaptation, and the transformation of ideas into action.

What Sets You Apart:

• Target-oriented dedication: Driven to achieve success, your motivation stems from meeting goals, with a strong emphasis on precision and accuracy.
• Outcome-oriented commitment: Driven to excel and meet objectives, your motivation is fueled by a direct and factual communication style, always striving for precision.
• Methodical Approach: Driven to achieve technical excellence, goals serve as your momentum, and you're highly motivated to excel with a methodical and structured approach, embodying the characteristics of a systematic thinker who values structure in the technical domain.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Purpose Driven Mission: Experience the fulfillment of contributing to a mission focused on building and empowering a high-performing team dedicated to adding substantial value to clients.
• Autonomy & Support: Experience a shared commitment to building and empowering a great workforce. We give our employees the freedom to make impactful decisions and take ownership of tasks.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Engage in a workplace culture supported by three pillars—Corporate Giving, Employee Connection, and Community Engagement—where success is not only measured by business achievements but also by the positive impact on others and the communities in which we operate.

Role Description:

The Accounting Specialist II plays a key role in managing and maintaining the financial integrity of the organization. This individual is responsible for handling day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. The Accounting Specialist ensures that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. They also assist with budgeting, tax filings, audits, and internal control processes. With strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, the Accounting Specialist helps streamline financial operations and supports the company’s overall financial health.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable and Receivable Management:
  • Process and track invoices, payments, and receipts.
  • Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices, including vendor management.
  • Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable on a regular basis.
• Financial Record Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
  • Ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with company policies and accounting principles.
  • Assist in preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger.
• Bank Reconciliations:
  • Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues as needed.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
  • Monitor budget performance and variances.
• Accounts Reconciliation:
  • Regularly reconcile all accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
  • Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Process Improvement:
  • Assist in identifying and implementing improvements in accounting processes and controls.
  • Suggest ways to streamline and automate accounting practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures.
• Customer and Vendor Communication:
  • Communicate with vendors and customers regarding billing discrepancies, outstanding payments, and invoicing issues.
  • Ensure accurate and timely follow-up on any outstanding payment issues.
• Purchase Order Creation and Maintenance:
  • Create and maintain purchase orders in the accounting system.
  • Ensure purchase orders align with company budgets and approvals.
  • Coordinate with vendors to confirm receipt of orders and track delivery schedules.
  • Reconcile purchase orders with invoices and payments to ensure accurate financial records.
• Ad Hoc Financial Projects:
  • Assist in various financial and accounting projects as needed by management.
  • Provide support during year-end closing and audits.
• Data Entry and Maintenance:
  • Enter accounting data into accounting software or spreadsheets in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maintain an organized filing system for financial documents and records.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or six (6) plus years experience.
• Requires at least three (3) years related experience, preferably in the energy services industry.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial statements and reports, accounting ledgers, and computer technology related to accounting systems.
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.

Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are critical.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel, Power BI experience a plus).
• Strong teamwork, problem solving, and training skills are essential.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications.
• Highly motivated, positive attitude, self-directed.

DISCLAIMERS:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and general nature of the work performed. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of job duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary to meet business needs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This job description is not a contract of employment, implied or otherwise. Employment with the company is at-will, meaning the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.