Senior Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and assisting in the overall financial management of the organization. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Month-End Close: Assist with the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing necessary data and analysis to senior management.

• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Audit Support: Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Expense Management: Monitor and analyze company expenses, ensuring proper allocation and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate financial data and support overall company objectives.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, required.  

• Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate setting.

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Certifications: CPA or working towards CPA certification is a plus.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
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EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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