Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Status: Full-time

Work Schedule: Normal Operational Hours

Compensation: $70,

Company Benefits:

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

About Our Company:

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses.

About The Role:

In the role of Senior Accountant at Utilitra, you lead major accounting initiatives and have a significant impact on our financial strategies and operations. This senior position is suited for experienced accounting professionals who have demonstrated expertise in financial management across a range of functions, including complex reconciliations and strategic reporting. You will mentor junior staff, oversee critical accounting projects, and provide expert advice to management.

Your work ensures that financial practices align with organizational goals and comply with regulatory standards, positioning you as a key player in shaping the financial landscape of the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with project accountants, controllers, and various operations personnel.
• Assist with WIP completion and review WIP for other Project Accountants. Able to answer all WIP-related questions from the Controller group.
• Compile monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Able to handle most project-related questions for Project Accountants and Jr. Project Accountants.
• Communicates project-related issues or more complicated questions to the Division Controller.
• Assist Sr. Project Accountants with process improvements and creating or updating written standard processes and training manuals.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of all project accounting. Able to assist where needed for vacations and absences.
• Attend monthly WIP and accounting meetings.
• Responsible for training and mentoring.
• Assist with annual audit information.
• Other projects or duties as assigned or prudent.
• Cross‑train in all facets of Accounting, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and to grow in responsibility and scope over time.

Requirements/

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Five or more years of related experience.
• Must be able to manage project financial data for multiple projects.
• Must be able to work independently and take the initiative to resolve project financial issues promptly.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage assigned workload, and deliver accurate and timely results with an attitude and commitment to participating actively in meetings.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reasoning and problem‑solving ability.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive reading of written figures and words, typed reports, and computer screens.
• Data entry up to six (6) hours per day.
• Phone communication approximately one (1) hour per day.
• Sitting for prolonged periods in meetings can be four (4) or more hours each day.
• Communicating verbally with other staff, contractors, vendors, and customers continually.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, reaching or bending.

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year