Junior Accountant

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034

Primary Function:
The Junior Accountant position will work closely and support the Division Controller of the Project Management and Engineering Divisions. Additionally, the position will be tasked with covering activities in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting as needs arise.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Review job set ups for both divisions
• Review WIP report attributes, such as customer name, state, job type, etc.
• Support contract review and reconciliation for jobs
• Learn and maintain the ability to invoice POC and time and materials client billing
• Review accuracy of monthly billings for both divisions
• AR aging review and escalation of aged items to appropriate personnel
• Utilize non-confidential payroll from timekeeping application for client billing
• Customer statement reconciliations
• Cash receipts batch review
• Preliminary review of all audit selections
• POC job progress entry in financial application for Engineering division
• Create and import journal entries transactions (including PNC CC activity, POC WIP, etc.)
• Assist division controller with month-end close process and research
• Assist with Intra-company out-of-balance resolution
• Coordinate the clearing of open PO’s, subcontracts and open commitments when required
• Assist with Ad Hoc reports for the divisions, financial reporting and management
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. One years’ experience working in an accounting structure is preferred along with consideration of extracurricular activities that align with the skills and attributes required for this role. Current CPA license or active progression towards completion is a plus.

Essential skills required:

• Strong computer software skills including MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented review and analytical skills
• Solid interpersonal communications and organizational skills

Opportunity for development in the following areas:

• Professional development related to operational and corporate accounting reporting requirements
• Firm understanding of current SOX environment and conditions
• Working foundation related to POC and Non-POC accounting methods including time and material/rate letter
• Interactions with all personnel within accounting to problem solve

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.