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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Accounting Projects Specialist

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOverland Park, KS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant work experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience within the Accounting/Financial Reporting function.
  • Demonstrated experience across multiple accounting disciplines, such as general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Experience working within an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to adapt quickly across different systems, functions, and priorities.
  • Effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
  • Discretion in handling confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting setup of new legal entities, including chart of accounts configuration, opening entries, and coordination with tax, treasury, legal, and other stakeholders.
  • Independently manage general ledger activities, including complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end close tasks.
  • Oversee and perform transactions within accounts payable systems, including invoice coding, vendor setup, and payment processing, using judgment on complex or non-routine items.
  • Oversee and perform transactions within accounts receivable systems, including invoicing, cash application, and collections, using judgment on complex or non-routine items.
  • Provide senior-level coverage across accounting and finance functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll support, and financial reporting, during employee leaves of absence or periods of high volume, including stepping into functions with limited notice or ramp-up time.
  • Build and maintain cross-functional process and procedure documentation to enable consistent coverage across the department.
  • Lead assigned special projects, which may include legal entity stand-ups, systems implementations, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc reporting or analysis.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements based on cross-functional exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance.
  • Ensure accuracy, organization, and audit-readiness of supporting documentation in compliance with internal controls and company policy.
  • Serve as a point of contact for the Controller and Assistant Controller regarding project status, open items, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Perform other senior-level accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Advanced degree, such as a Master's degree, in Accounting or Finance.
  • Experience in construction accounting.
  • Experience supporting the accounting setup of new legal entities or business units.
  • Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location organization.
  • Experience working within JD Edwards.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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