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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 by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

About The Role

Performs standard accounting functions for multiple companies and customers

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying data
• Other duties as assigned or prudent
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending quality, productivity, process, efficiency and other improvements
• Supports Accounting and Organizational strategic goals, planning and initiatives
• Gathers and analyzes information from the general ledger system and other sources
• Provides reliable answers to accounting and financial questions by researching, interpreting, and communicating data
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Being a strong right hand to the Staff Accountant III to offload various tasks
• Responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month end closing of several smaller related companies
• Be a self starter and the ability to troubleshoot
• Maintain and file sales and use return filings
• Reconcile bank statements
• Analyze expense variances from month to month with detailed explanations

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field
• Paperless (PVault) experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and legal requirements of accounting and finance
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Vista Viewpoint experience a plus
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting
• Must possess good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in Construction Industry preferred
• Sage Fixed Assets experience a plus

Company Benefits

• Paid holiday & vacation time
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Various discount programs
• Educational assistance
• Company-paid insurance (health, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• Zero deductibles

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 of our company's success.

Utilitra is an 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.