Bookkeeper/Accountant

Company Description

Colonial Electric Company LLC is a leader in the MD/DC/VA region in the electrical contracting industry. We are a Electrical contractor providing services in multi-family new construction, renovation, commercial, retail, residential, site and service.

Role Description

This role reports to the CFO and has responsibility for the maintenance of company accounts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

·      Partner in payroll processing, direct deposits and payment disbursements

·      Responsible for payroll tax reporting & tax deposits – Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly

·      Responsible for treasury management and banking activities

·      Administer credit card program, processing & monthly reconciliation

·      Reconciliation of job cost and reporting

·      Performing account reconciliations & maintaining the general ledger

·      Assist in accounts receivable and accounts payable

·      Sales & Use tax reporting

·      Assist in the preparation of company financial reports

·      Assisting in audit preparation and working with audit partners

·      Assisting in tax reporting and returns & working with external tax advisors

·      Involvement in 401K & benefit plans

·      Various other accounting related duties

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or practical experience required

Prior contracting & construction accounting experience is highly preferred

Strong Technical understanding of accounting principles, a great attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy. Effective communication skills with the ability to build relationships with external partners and internal departments. Advanced Excel skills and accounting ERP systems required. Experience with NetSuite, Viewpoint Vista, and ERP implementation experience preferred.

This position is onsite, 5 days a week.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary, 401K, PTO