Description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary:

This is an entry level position working as part of a team which performs general accounting and administrative tasks for the Electric Power Division. You will be responsible for labor timekeeping, equipment time processing, job cost analysis, customer invoicing, general accounting duties and underground utility locates.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a high volume, fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with the ability to work as a member of a team, follow directions, and exercise good judgment. Being a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, have a client service attitude, as well as strong organization, communication, and document coordination skills are required to successfully handle this position.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for weekly divisional payroll time and equipment review and processing. 
• Works with a small team to provide underground utility locates for job sites.
• Performs weekly and monthly customer T&E, lump sum, and unit invoicing. Includes investigating exceptions, creating spreadsheets, verification of job costs, and reconciliation of billable hours with actual payroll and equipment hours.
• Set up jobs in COINS, ensuring customer information, payroll union, billing rates, and job type are correct and consistent with PO information.
• Assist with the tracking and reporting of project financial performance including hours, costs, revenue, contract value, and margins.
• Assists with allocating fuel charges to appropriate projects. 
• Acts as liaison between customers, vendors, and project management staff.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of a two-year college degree in accounting or similar background.
• Must be comfortable with reading maps and communicating directions accurately.
• Must be proficient in spreadsheet software applications.
• Prefer one year minimum of accounting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to proofread documents and accurately prepare various reports.
• Excellent team skills, strong attention to detail, clear communication and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills and familiarity with the knowledge of basic computer hardware are required.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.