Company

PAR West, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is a rapidly growing design/engineering/ construction company within the U.S. Electric Power Utility Distribution markets with revenues of approximately $850M. As part of the Quanta Services portfolio of companies, PAR West has visibility into utility strategies nationwide and has the ability to provide solutions directly to the customer or to partner with other Quanta companies to deliver a full-service solution.

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, PAR West is licensed to work in all 50 states and has business locations in California, Oregon, Missouri, Texas, Georgia, and more. PAR West was originally an internal start-up division at PAR Electrical Contractors, one of Quanta’s largest subsidiaries, and recently has been restructured into a platform subsidiary structure. This restructuring was based on a nationwide growth strategy for PAR West.

Job Purpose

Senior Accountant

To support the Company’s accounting manager and all requirements necessary to report the Company’s financial results fairly. To grow with the organization and continue to develop professionally. To support operations and all internal customers by providing timely and insightful information. To help maintain a strong system of internal control that ensures the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial information and compliance with all parent company reporting requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• General ledger accounting including prepare/enter journal entries, batch preparation and review, and data entry where needed
• Monthly close routines including accruals, adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, closing checklist, variance, and account analysis
• Smooth running of the day-to-day transactional activities including offering assistance to billing, AR/cash posting, AP, and support to payroll
• Accurate sales/use and property tax compliance (state and local)
• Continuous process improvement as the company grows
• Assist with oversight and maintenance of key controls and procedures for SOX compliance
• Preparing monthly financial reporting packages for QUES leadership and divisional management teams (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash-Flow).
• Limited travel may be required to U.S. offices for process development/improvement or other as needed

Knowledge, Experience (Essential & Desirable)

• 4-5 years (minimum) of experience in accounting and finance. (E)
• Education – University/College Degree in Accounting of Finance. (E)
• CPA (D)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, email, and the internet. (E)
• Hyperion Reporting (D)
• JDE Edwards ERP System(D)
• Relevant experience in engineering and construction (D)
• Working knowledge of state and local tax compliance (D)
• Knowledge of Inter-company accounting (D)
• Experience within a head office Corporate function (D)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technically proficient accountant who can maintain accounting policies and contribute to the development of new policies as transactions evolve and new contractual arrangements are entered into. This includes the ability to scrutinize practices in reference to US GAAP.
• Self-motivating and capable of working and learning independently
• Assertive in implementing and driving adherence to controls and processes.
• Have the ability to establish priorities and complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Some management and supervision skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel
• Well-rounded, ambitious, critical thinker, entrepreneurial mindset, customer service mindset, team player, and still pride in ownership.
  

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