Power Services International Accountant

Power Services International Accountant - 1 Year Contract

Issaquah, WA - Must Live Within A Drivable Distance - NO RELOCATION

 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

Your Day-to-Day:

 

GENERAL SUMMARY
Responsible for invoicing, payroll, expense reports, account reconciliations, entries and monthly closings; gross margin preparation and analysis; A/R review and reconciliation; perform general ledger account analysis.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Operate from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed operating guidelines. Informally makes recommendations concerning long-range planning. Job encounters recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm, involving a high degree of complexity. Errors in work could affect the validity and timeliness of financial reporting, as well as client relations.
• Contacts are normally made with others inside and outside the company including other departments, immediate associates, and own supervisor. Contacts are normally made on own initiative requiring explanation, discussion, interpretation, or approvals.
• All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customers' needs are being met.
• The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Prepare project management, fixed fees, payroll invoices, and related journal entries.
• Prepare true-up calculations.
• Responsible for monthly accounting close for NAES international subsidiaries including:
  • Prepare accrued and adjusting general journal entries for assigned
    accounts, including but not limited to NAES international subsidiaries unbilled/deferred revenue and revenue adjustments.
  • Perform AR/JC entries to record revenue and project expense in the accounting system.
  • Assist with preparing and/or prepare percentage of completion calculation.
  • Reconcile A/R aging and general ledger, including analysis of invoices and payment discrepancies.
  • Assist with preparing and/or prepare and analyze gross margin reports and reconcile to general ledger.
  • Review A/R agings and analyze invoices and payment issues.
  • Prepare and/or review invoices. Maintain and update mail distribution list. Distribute reviewed and approved M fee/payroll/expense invoices.
  • Serve as point of contact for assigned plant projects; including but not limited to Operation Directors, Plant Managers & etc.
  • Assist the Senior Controller and team members with weekly collection analysis, and AR aging notes.
  • Post related job cost entries.
  • Reconcile and adjust assigned NAES general ledger accounts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and practices, and financial reconciliation and analysis.
• Basic knowledge of mathematical principles, business ethics and proper financial controls
• Ability to effectively establish working relationships throughout operational groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take direction and respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
• Ability to manage processes and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Cooperate fully as a team player in a professional manner with internal and external customers.

Who You Are:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education and/or experience preferred.
• At least 2 years accounting experience with a strong emphasis on general ledger.
• Exposure to payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and job costing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• High degree of proficiency in computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, and accounting systems.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• English/Spanish is a plus.

WORK CONDITIONS
Normal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional time may be required during p