Accounting Operations Analyst

Wichita Utilities LLC is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to play a key role in keeping financial and operational items tracked across multiple entities in a diverse business portfolio. You’ll work closely with the controller and leadership team to support organization, tracking, and follow-through across the businesses. A strong understanding of how the business entities intersect within a broader portfolio- and the discretion to handle sensitive information is essential.

While not an entry-level role or administrative position, the successful candidate thrives behind the scenes, creates clarity without adding noise, and brings a calm organized presence to a fast-moving environment.

You bring structure where others see complexity, take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and on track, communicate clearly, early, and without drama, and operate with respect, honesty, and integrity in everything you do.

• Maintain organization and visibility across multiple business entities
• Track financial activity and ensure items are properly recorded and completed
• Utilize Quick Books to review transactions and support accuracy across accounts
• Assist with job costing visibility and tracking across active projects
• Build and maintain Excel-based tracking tools for financial and operational items
• Coordinate with internal staff, controllers, and external vendors
• Manage deadlines for taxes, filings, registrations, and compliance requirements
• Track personal and company assets across entities
• Own and manage open items—ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
• Provide clear, concise weekly updates on status, risks, and upcoming needs

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or operational roles involving tracking, coordination, and follow-through
• Strong working knowledge of Quick Books
• Demonstrated understanding of job costing and project-based financial tracking
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain tracking tools
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to proactively communicate status, risks, and needs before issues arise
• Comfortable working across multiple entities and tax structures
• Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Strong communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels of the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Experience in construction, real estate, or multi-entity operations
• Experience managing banking relationships

Position hours are on site: M-F 8-5pm at the corporate office.