Instructor - Accounting jobs in Huntington, NY

Welsbach Electric Corp. of L.I. is a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical services. Welsbach Electric Corp. of L.I. provides complete electrical construction and preventative maintenance services to commercial and industrial businesses, schools, and municipal organizations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. With strategic footholds in the transportation and industrial markets, we have been able to capitalize on existing and emerging technologies to become one of the major electrical contractors on Long Island.

SUMMARY

Welsbach Electric Corp. of L.I. is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor with a minimum of 3-5 years accounting, payroll, and supervisory experience, preferably in a union construction environment.  This position will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting activities and month end close processes.

Compensation Range: $95,000/year - $110,000/year, Full Time, Exempt, Onsite

Other Compensation:  This position is bonus eligible

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.

• Perform financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, treasury, tax, payroll, and budgeting duties.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the activities and performance of 3-4 direct reports, including accounting, human resources, and dispatch personnel.
• Assist with financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Review and process internal paperwork relating to new projects, change orders, and cost estimates.
• Work with project managers to close out project accounts upon project completion.
• Assist with managing cash flow by coordinating timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers.
• Maintain all assets and leases in the company’s systems/applications.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all tax returns/filings on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Calculate and maintain hourly cost breakdowns and billing labor rates.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Support V.P. of Finance/Controller in the finance and accounting activities of the Company, including timely issuance of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, maintenance of regular cost reports, periodic budgets and forecasts, accurate processing of accounting transactions, and such other duties and responsibilities as come within the purview of this position.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the V.P. of Finance/Controller with recommendation for resolution.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the company or as directed by management.

• Payroll
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of weekly union and non-union payrolls.  This position is directly responsible for processing union payroll.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Including accurate and timely completion of internal and external payroll reporting requirements.
• Review and prepare Union Benefit Reports, Certified Payroll Reports, OCIP/Insurance Reports, Construction Employment Reports and M/WBE Reports as required.

• Reporting

• Assist with financial reporting including preparation, dissemination, and review of project work in progress reports.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly accounting close and preparation of financial statements and reports ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Compile, maintain and produce cash management and forecast reports using internal cash management applications for distribution to management.
• Analysis of job cost and profit/loss of ongoing projects and assist with preparation of monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Insurance reporting and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or currently pursuing degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years working in an accounting and financial role with payroll and supervisory experience required, preferably in a union construction environment.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines governing financial and accounting practices.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel formulas and formatting.
• Proficient with payroll and accounting software.
• Familiarity with Windows based operating systems and web-based applications.
• Ability to create, file and manage electronic documents.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions.

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Benefits:  As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, EMCOR Group is committed to its employees.  This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness.

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