• Job Description

  Req#: c99fd045-cd57-47dd-91d8-1a880e0eafdd

  DESCRIPTION OF POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  
  ELM is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting team in our Peoria, IL corporate office. As a Staff Accountant your primary focus will be to support the accounting needs of our ELM Utility Services and ELM LaunchPoint Software Systems operating units. ELM Utility Services operates in a multi-state environment with operations in 13 states. You will work across the company building cross-functional relationships and becoming a valued business partner to the operations team. As part of a flat organizational hierarchy, you will interact with senior leaders frequently. Quality, organization, attention to detail, accurate work product, excellent customer service and a focus on continuous improvement are critical. This role will help to support the continued growth of our company. Generally, office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F.
  
  Your specific duties in this role will include:
  · Lead monthly close.
  · Account reconciliations, journal entries and account variance analysis.
  · Prepare monthly financial and management reports.
  · Manage fixed assets and leases, including related reporting.
  · Prepare quarterly Customer P&L management reporting.
  · Lead 1099 year-end reporting.
  · Lead annual inventory true up.
  · Manage company-wide corporate credit card program.
  · Assist with annual financial audit & other audits as needed.
  · Assist with annual budgeting process.
  · Vendor data management.
  · Assist with state and local filings.
  · Assist other accounting team members as needed.
  · Special projects as needed
  
  GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS :
  
  · Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting, CPA preferred.
  · 1-3 years experience from Public Accounting and/or Corporate Accounting roles.
  · Proficiency in QuickBooks desired.
  · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  · Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
  · Working knowledge of Emburse Certify expense tracking software a plus.
  · Experience with fixed asset tracking software.
  · Ability to work independently, accurately and balance multiple conflicting priorities.
  · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with attention to detail.
  · Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop working relationships remotely.
  
  

  Employee Benefits:

  As a Staff Accountant with ELM Utility Services, you will be part of one of the largest and most respected companies in the utility locating industry. We are a family-owned company where we know you by name and ensure that you have all the necessary training and support to perform your job well. ELM is a great place to build your career, as many of our management and executive team have been promoted from within the organization. In addition to professional development and advancement opportunities, we also offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

  ELM offers a full benefits package including:

  · Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

  · Company-paid and voluntary life insurance/disability options

  · Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO)/Sick Time

  · 6 Paid Holidays

  · All necessary company equipment provided

  · Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options

  · 401(k) plan

  · Annual Reviews with the potential for increases

  · Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  
  

• About the company

  ELM Companies is a cloud-based technology innovator providing industrial and commercial compliance products and services to various sectors.

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